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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,327.76, 25,292.36 and 9,944.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,327.76, 25,292.36 and 9,944.24 is: 13,723.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,327.76 : 25,292.36 = 9,944.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,327.76/25,292.36 = 9,944.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,327.76x = 25,292.36 × 9,944.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,327.76x = 251,513,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,513,298.01/18,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.08

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