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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,323.64, 25,286.70 and 9,940.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,323.64, 25,286.70 and 9,940.14 is: 13,717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,323.64 : 25,286.70 = 9,940.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,323.64/25,286.70 = 9,940.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,323.64x = 25,286.70 × 9,940.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,323.64x = 251,353,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,353,338.14/18,323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,717.43

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