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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.16, 25,273.55 and 9,930.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.16, 25,273.55 and 9,930.66 is: 13,704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.16 : 25,273.55 = 9,930.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.16/25,273.55 = 9,930.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.16x = 25,273.55 × 9,930.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.16x = 250,982,924.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,982,924.85/18,314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.31

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