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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,323.87, 25,287.08 and 9,940.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,323.87, 25,287.08 and 9,940.43 is: 13,717.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,323.87 : 25,287.08 = 9,940.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,323.87/25,287.08 = 9,940.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,323.87x = 25,287.08 × 9,940.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,323.87x = 251,364,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,364,448.64/18,323.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,717.87

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