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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,328.88, 25,293.96 and 9,945.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,328.88, 25,293.96 and 9,945.44 is: 13,724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,328.88 : 25,293.96 = 9,945.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,328.88/25,293.96 = 9,945.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,328.88x = 25,293.96 × 9,945.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,328.88x = 251,559,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,559,561.54/18,328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,724.76

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