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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,752.16, 25,871.76 and 13,088.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,752.16, 25,871.76 and 13,088.64 is: 18,057.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752.16 : 25,871.76 = 13,088.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752.16/25,871.76 = 13,088.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752.16x = 25,871.76 × 13,088.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752.16x = 338,626,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,626,152.81/18,752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.98

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