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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,323.81, 25,286.90 and 9,940.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,323.81, 25,286.90 and 9,940.31 is: 13,717.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,323.81 : 25,286.90 = 9,940.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,323.81/25,286.90 = 9,940.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,323.81x = 25,286.90 × 9,940.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,323.81x = 251,359,592.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,359,592.79/18,323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,717.65

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