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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.52, 25,278.45 and 9,934.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.52, 25,278.45 and 9,934.02 is: 13,709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.52 : 25,278.45 = 9,934.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.52/25,278.45 = 9,934.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.52x = 25,278.45 × 9,934.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.52x = 251,116,627.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,116,627.87/18,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.10

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