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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.78, 25,275.93 and 9,932.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.78, 25,275.93 and 9,932.28 is: 13,706.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.78 : 25,275.93 = 9,932.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.78/25,275.93 = 9,932.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.78x = 25,275.93 × 9,932.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.78x = 251,047,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,047,614.02/18,315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.63

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