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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,327.13, 25,291.52 and 9,943.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,327.13, 25,291.52 and 9,943.63 is: 13,722.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,327.13 : 25,291.52 = 9,943.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,327.13/25,291.52 = 9,943.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,327.13x = 25,291.52 × 9,943.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,327.13x = 251,489,517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,489,517.02/18,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.25

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