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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,322.75, 25,285.53 and 9,939.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,322.75, 25,285.53 and 9,939.25 is: 13,716.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,322.75 : 25,285.53 = 9,939.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,322.75/25,285.53 = 9,939.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,322.75x = 25,285.53 × 9,939.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,322.75x = 251,319,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,319,204.05/18,322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.24

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