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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,319, 25,280.22 and 9,935.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,319, 25,280.22 and 9,935.56 is: 13,711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,319 : 25,280.22 = 9,935.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,319/25,280.22 = 9,935.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,319x = 25,280.22 × 9,935.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,319x = 251,173,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,173,142.62/18,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,711.07

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