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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.81, 25,274.45 and 9,931.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.81, 25,274.45 and 9,931.31 is: 13,705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.81 : 25,274.45 = 9,931.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.81/25,274.45 = 9,931.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.81x = 25,274.45 × 9,931.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.81x = 251,008,222.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,008,222.00/18,314.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.21

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