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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,327.52, 25,291.96 and 9,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,327.52, 25,291.96 and 9,944 is: 13,722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,327.52 : 25,291.96 = 9,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,327.52/25,291.96 = 9,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,327.52x = 25,291.96 × 9,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,327.52x = 251,503,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,503,250.24/18,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.71

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