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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.61, 25,278.39 and 9,934.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.61, 25,278.39 and 9,934.11 is: 13,709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.61 : 25,278.39 = 9,934.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.61/25,278.39 = 9,934.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.61x = 25,278.39 × 9,934.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.61x = 251,118,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,118,306.88/18,317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.12

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