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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.65, 25,275.65 and 9,932.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.65, 25,275.65 and 9,932.15 is: 13,706.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.65 : 25,275.65 = 9,932.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.65/25,275.65 = 9,932.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.65x = 25,275.65 × 9,932.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.65x = 251,041,560.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,041,560.68/18,315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.39

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