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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.46, 25,294.62 and 9,945.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.46, 25,294.62 and 9,945.96 is: 13,725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.46 : 25,294.62 = 9,945.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.46/25,294.62 = 9,945.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.46x = 25,294.62 × 9,945.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.46x = 251,579,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,579,278.74/18,329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.41

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