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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,322.69, 25,285.62 and 9,939.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,322.69, 25,285.62 and 9,939.19 is: 13,716.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,322.69 : 25,285.62 = 9,939.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,322.69/25,285.62 = 9,939.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,322.69x = 25,285.62 × 9,939.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,322.69x = 251,318,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,318,581.45/18,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.25

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