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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,710.77, 25,823.34 and 13,041.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,710.77, 25,823.34 and 13,041.85 is: 17,999.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,710.77 : 25,823.34 = 13,041.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,710.77/25,823.34 = 13,041.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,710.77x = 25,823.34 × 13,041.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,710.77x = 336,784,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,784,126.78/18,710.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,999.48

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