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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,324.64, 25,288.08 and 9,941.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,324.64, 25,288.08 and 9,941.14 is: 13,718.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,324.64 : 25,288.08 = 9,941.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,324.64/25,288.08 = 9,941.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,324.64x = 25,288.08 × 9,941.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,324.64x = 251,392,343.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,392,343.61/18,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,718.81

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