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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,322.50, 25,285.08 and 9,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,322.50, 25,285.08 and 9,939 is: 13,715.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,322.50 : 25,285.08 = 9,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,322.50/25,285.08 = 9,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,322.50x = 25,285.08 × 9,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,322.50x = 251,308,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,308,410.12/18,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,715.84

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