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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,820.21, 25,980.22 and 13,177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,820.21, 25,980.22 and 13,177.14 is: 18,190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,820.21 : 25,980.22 = 13,177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,820.21/25,980.22 = 13,177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,820.21x = 25,980.22 × 13,177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,820.21x = 342,344,951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,344,951.23/18,820.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,190.29

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