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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.51, 25,276.65 and 9,933.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.51, 25,276.65 and 9,933.01 is: 13,707.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.51 : 25,276.65 = 9,933.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.51/25,276.65 = 9,933.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.51x = 25,276.65 × 9,933.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.51x = 251,073,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,073,217.22/18,316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.48

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