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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,753.16, 25,873.14 and 13,089.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,753.16, 25,873.14 and 13,089.64 is: 18,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,753.16 : 25,873.14 = 13,089.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,753.16/25,873.14 = 13,089.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,753.16x = 25,873.14 × 13,089.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,753.16x = 338,670,088.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,670,088.27/18,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,059.36

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