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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,318, 25,278.84 and 9,934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,318, 25,278.84 and 9,934.56 is: 13,709.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,318 : 25,278.84 = 9,934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,318/25,278.84 = 9,934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,318x = 25,278.84 × 9,934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,318x = 251,134,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,134,152.71/18,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.69

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