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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,323.63, 25,286.66 and 9,940.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,323.63, 25,286.66 and 9,940.13 is: 13,717.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,323.63 : 25,286.66 = 9,940.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,323.63/25,286.66 = 9,940.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,323.63x = 25,286.66 × 9,940.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,323.63x = 251,352,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,352,735.08/18,323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,717.41

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