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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.53, 25,275.59 and 9,932.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.53, 25,275.59 and 9,932.03 is: 13,706.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.53 : 25,275.59 = 9,932.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.53/25,275.59 = 9,932.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.53x = 25,275.59 × 9,932.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.53x = 251,037,742.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,037,742.11/18,315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.28

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