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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.34, 25,276.44 and 9,932.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.34, 25,276.44 and 9,932.84 is: 13,707.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.34 : 25,276.44 = 9,932.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.34/25,276.44 = 9,932.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.34x = 25,276.44 × 9,932.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.34x = 251,066,834.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,066,834.29/18,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.26

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