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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,707.52, 25,818.84 and 13,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,707.52, 25,818.84 and 13,038.60 is: 17,994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,707.52 : 25,818.84 = 13,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,707.52/25,818.84 = 13,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,707.52x = 25,818.84 × 13,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,707.52x = 336,641,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,641,527.22/18,707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,994.98

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