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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.74, 25,278.69 and 9,934.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.74, 25,278.69 and 9,934.42 is: 13,709.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.74 : 25,278.69 = 9,934.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.74/25,278.69 = 9,934.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.74x = 25,278.69 × 9,934.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.74x = 251,129,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,129,123.51/18,317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.61

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