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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,318.56, 25,279.56 and 9,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,318.56, 25,279.56 and 9,935 is: 13,710.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,318.56 : 25,279.56 = 9,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,318.56/25,279.56 = 9,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,318.56x = 25,279.56 × 9,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,318.56x = 251,152,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,152,428.60/18,318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,710.27

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