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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,326.70, 25,291.14 and 9,943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,326.70, 25,291.14 and 9,943.20 is: 13,721.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,326.70 : 25,291.14 = 9,943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,326.70/25,291.14 = 9,943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,326.70x = 25,291.14 × 9,943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,326.70x = 251,474,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,474,863.25/18,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,721.78

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