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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.78, 25,289.58 and 9,942.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.78, 25,289.58 and 9,942.28 is: 13,720.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.78 : 25,289.58 = 9,942.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.78/25,289.58 = 9,942.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.78x = 25,289.58 × 9,942.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.78x = 251,436,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,436,085.44/18,325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,720.35

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