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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,771.22, 25,907.88 and 13,408.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,771.22, 25,907.88 and 13,408.21 is: 18,505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,771.22 : 25,907.88 = 13,408.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,771.22/25,907.88 = 13,408.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,771.22x = 25,907.88 × 13,408.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,771.22x = 347,378,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,378,295.69/18,771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,505.90

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