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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.63, 25,294.95 and 9,946.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.63, 25,294.95 and 9,946.13 is: 13,725.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.63 : 25,294.95 = 9,946.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.63/25,294.95 = 9,946.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.63x = 25,294.95 × 9,946.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.63x = 251,586,734.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,586,734.57/18,329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.69

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