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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,734.09, 25,809.13 and 13,058.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,734.09, 25,809.13 and 13,058.52 is: 17,990.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,734.09 : 25,809.13 = 13,058.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,734.09/25,809.13 = 13,058.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,734.09x = 25,809.13 × 13,058.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,734.09x = 337,028,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,028,959.83/18,734.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,990.15

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