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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.12, 25,274.76 and 9,931.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.12, 25,274.76 and 9,931.44 is: 13,705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.12 : 25,274.76 = 9,931.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.12/25,274.76 = 9,931.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.12x = 25,274.76 × 9,931.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.12x = 251,014,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,014,762.45/18,315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.33

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