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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,327.60, 25,292.52 and 9,944.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,327.60, 25,292.52 and 9,944.28 is: 13,723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,327.60 : 25,292.52 = 9,944.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,327.60/25,292.52 = 9,944.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,327.60x = 25,292.52 × 9,944.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,327.60x = 251,515,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,515,900.79/18,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.34

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