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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,870.16, 25,995.81 and 13,194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,870.16, 25,995.81 and 13,194.29 is: 18,176.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870.16 : 25,995.81 = 13,194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870.16/25,995.81 = 13,194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870.16x = 25,995.81 × 13,194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870.16x = 342,996,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,996,125.95/18,870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,176.64

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