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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.30, 25,273.76 and 9,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.30, 25,273.76 and 9,930.80 is: 13,704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.30 : 25,273.76 = 9,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.30/25,273.76 = 9,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.30x = 25,273.76 × 9,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.30x = 250,988,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,988,669.34/18,314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.52

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