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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,326.50, 25,290.58 and 9,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,326.50, 25,290.58 and 9,943 is: 13,721.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,326.50 : 25,290.58 = 9,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,326.50/25,290.58 = 9,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,326.50x = 25,290.58 × 9,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,326.50x = 251,464,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,464,236.94/18,326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,721.35

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