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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.16, 25,276.31 and 9,932.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.16, 25,276.31 and 9,932.66 is: 13,707.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.16 : 25,276.31 = 9,932.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.16/25,276.31 = 9,932.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.16x = 25,276.31 × 9,932.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.16x = 251,060,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,060,993.28/18,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.08

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