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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,322.87, 25,285.70 and 9,939.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,322.87, 25,285.70 and 9,939.43 is: 13,716.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,322.87 : 25,285.70 = 9,939.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,322.87/25,285.70 = 9,939.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,322.87x = 25,285.70 × 9,939.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,322.87x = 251,325,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,325,445.15/18,322.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.49

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