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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.78, 25,278.69 and 9,934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.78, 25,278.69 and 9,934.28 is: 13,709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.78 : 25,278.69 = 9,934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.78/25,278.69 = 9,934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.78x = 25,278.69 × 9,934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.78x = 251,125,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,125,584.49/18,317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.39

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