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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,313.88, 25,273.02 and 9,930.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,313.88, 25,273.02 and 9,930.32 is: 13,703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,313.88 : 25,273.02 = 9,930.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,313.88/25,273.02 = 9,930.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,313.88x = 25,273.02 × 9,930.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,313.88x = 250,969,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,969,175.97/18,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,703.77

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