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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.62, 25,289.46 and 9,942.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.62, 25,289.46 and 9,942.12 is: 13,720.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.62 : 25,289.46 = 9,942.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.62/25,289.46 = 9,942.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.62x = 25,289.46 × 9,942.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.62x = 251,430,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,430,846.06/18,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,720.18

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