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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.06, 25,276.10 and 9,932.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.06, 25,276.10 and 9,932.56 is: 13,706.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.06 : 25,276.10 = 9,932.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.06/25,276.10 = 9,932.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.06x = 25,276.10 × 9,932.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.06x = 251,056,379.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,056,379.82/18,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.90

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