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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.51, 25,275.27 and 9,932.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.51, 25,275.27 and 9,932.01 is: 13,706.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.51 : 25,275.27 = 9,932.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.51/25,275.27 = 9,932.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.51x = 25,275.27 × 9,932.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.51x = 251,034,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,034,234.39/18,315.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.10

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