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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.60, 25,922.64 and 13,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.60, 25,922.64 and 13,130.24 is: 18,101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.60 : 25,922.64 = 13,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.60/25,922.64 = 13,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.60x = 25,922.64 × 13,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.60x = 340,370,484.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,370,484.63/18,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.35

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