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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,324.04, 25,287.22 and 9,940.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,324.04, 25,287.22 and 9,940.54 is: 13,717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,324.04 : 25,287.22 = 9,940.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,324.04/25,287.22 = 9,940.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,324.04x = 25,287.22 × 9,940.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,324.04x = 251,368,621.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,368,621.90/18,324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,717.97

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