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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.72, 25,274.32 and 9,931.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.72, 25,274.32 and 9,931.28 is: 13,705.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.72 : 25,274.32 = 9,931.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.72/25,274.32 = 9,931.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.72x = 25,274.32 × 9,931.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.72x = 251,006,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,006,348.73/18,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.17

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