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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,328.50, 25,293.47 and 9,945

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,328.50, 25,293.47 and 9,945 is: 13,724.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,328.50 : 25,293.47 = 9,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,328.50/25,293.47 = 9,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,328.50x = 25,293.47 × 9,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,328.50x = 251,543,509.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,543,509.43/18,328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,724.17

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