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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,328.79, 25,293.74 and 9,945.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,328.79, 25,293.74 and 9,945.29 is: 13,724.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,328.79 : 25,293.74 = 9,945.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,328.79/25,293.74 = 9,945.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,328.79x = 25,293.74 × 9,945.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,328.79x = 251,553,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,553,579.48/18,328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,724.51

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