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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,321.56, 25,283.70 and 9,938.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,321.56, 25,283.70 and 9,938.04 is: 13,714.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,321.56 : 25,283.70 = 9,938.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,321.56/25,283.70 = 9,938.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,321.56x = 25,283.70 × 9,938.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,321.56x = 251,270,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,270,421.95/18,321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.47

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