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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.04, 25,276.02 and 9,932.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.04, 25,276.02 and 9,932.52 is: 13,706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.04 : 25,276.02 = 9,932.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.04/25,276.02 = 9,932.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.04x = 25,276.02 × 9,932.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.04x = 251,054,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,054,574.17/18,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.82

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