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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,327.91, 25,292.56 and 9,944.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,327.91, 25,292.56 and 9,944.41 is: 13,723.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,327.91 : 25,292.56 = 9,944.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,327.91/25,292.56 = 9,944.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,327.91x = 25,292.56 × 9,944.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,327.91x = 251,519,586.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,519,586.59/18,327.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.31

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