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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.36, 25,293.84 and 9,945.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.36, 25,293.84 and 9,945.68 is: 13,724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.36 : 25,293.84 = 9,945.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.36/25,293.84 = 9,945.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.36x = 25,293.84 × 9,945.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.36x = 251,564,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,564,438.61/18,329.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,724.67

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