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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.66, 25,294.94 and 9,946.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.66, 25,294.94 and 9,946.16 is: 13,725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.66 : 25,294.94 = 9,946.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.66/25,294.94 = 9,946.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.66x = 25,294.94 × 9,946.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.66x = 251,587,344.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,587,344.22/18,329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.70

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