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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,321.69, 25,284.24 and 9,938.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,321.69, 25,284.24 and 9,938.19 is: 13,714.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,321.69 : 25,284.24 = 9,938.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,321.69/25,284.24 = 9,938.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,321.69x = 25,284.24 × 9,938.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,321.69x = 251,279,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,279,581.13/18,321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.87

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