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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,326, 25,289.88 and 9,942.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,326, 25,289.88 and 9,942.50 is: 13,720.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,326 : 25,289.88 = 9,942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,326/25,289.88 = 9,942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,326x = 25,289.88 × 9,942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,326x = 251,444,631.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,444,631.90/18,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,720.65

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