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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.81, 25,290.11 and 9,942.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.81, 25,290.11 and 9,942.31 is: 13,720.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.81 : 25,290.11 = 9,942.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.81/25,290.11 = 9,942.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.81x = 25,290.11 × 9,942.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.81x = 251,441,937.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,441,937.39/18,325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,720.65

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