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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.36, 25,273.14 and 9,930.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.36, 25,273.14 and 9,930.68 is: 13,703.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.36 : 25,273.14 = 9,930.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.36/25,273.14 = 9,930.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.36x = 25,273.14 × 9,930.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.36x = 250,979,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,979,465.94/18,314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,703.97

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