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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,323.46, 25,286.33 and 9,939.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,323.46, 25,286.33 and 9,939.96 is: 13,717.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,323.46 : 25,286.33 = 9,939.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,323.46/25,286.33 = 9,939.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,323.46x = 25,286.33 × 9,939.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,323.46x = 251,345,059.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,345,059.05/18,323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,717.12

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