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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,321.87, 25,284.32 and 9,938.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,321.87, 25,284.32 and 9,938.43 is: 13,715.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,321.87 : 25,284.32 = 9,938.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,321.87/25,284.32 = 9,938.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,321.87x = 25,284.32 × 9,938.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,321.87x = 251,286,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,286,394.73/18,321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,715.11

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