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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.91, 25,274.59 and 9,931.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.91, 25,274.59 and 9,931.41 is: 13,705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.91 : 25,274.59 = 9,931.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.91/25,274.59 = 9,931.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.91x = 25,274.59 × 9,931.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.91x = 251,012,315.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,012,315.87/18,314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.35

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