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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,322.07, 25,284.44 and 9,938.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,322.07, 25,284.44 and 9,938.57 is: 13,715.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,322.07 : 25,284.44 = 9,938.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,322.07/25,284.44 = 9,938.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,322.07x = 25,284.44 × 9,938.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,322.07x = 251,291,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,291,075.28/18,322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,715.22

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