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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,320.36, 25,281.42 and 9,936.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,320.36, 25,281.42 and 9,936.68 is: 13,712.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,320.36 : 25,281.42 = 9,936.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,320.36/25,281.42 = 9,936.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,320.36x = 25,281.42 × 9,936.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,320.36x = 251,213,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,213,380.49/18,320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.25

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