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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,701.50, 25,806.22 and 13,048.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,701.50, 25,806.22 and 13,048.40 is: 18,005.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,701.50 : 25,806.22 = 13,048.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,701.50/25,806.22 = 13,048.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,701.50x = 25,806.22 × 13,048.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,701.50x = 336,729,881.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,729,881.05/18,701.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.50

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