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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.58, 25,274.10 and 9,931.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.58, 25,274.10 and 9,931.08 is: 13,704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.58 : 25,274.10 = 9,931.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.58/25,274.10 = 9,931.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.58x = 25,274.10 × 9,931.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.58x = 250,999,109.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,999,109.03/18,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.88

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