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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.38, 25,275.22 and 9,931.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.38, 25,275.22 and 9,931.88 is: 13,705.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.38 : 25,275.22 = 9,931.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.38/25,275.22 = 9,931.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.38x = 25,275.22 × 9,931.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.38x = 251,030,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,030,300.81/18,315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.99

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