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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.89, 25,289.70 and 9,942.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.89, 25,289.70 and 9,942.39 is: 13,720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.89 : 25,289.70 = 9,942.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.89/25,289.70 = 9,942.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.89x = 25,289.70 × 9,942.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.89x = 251,440,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,440,060.38/18,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,720.48

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