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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.73, 25,294.93 and 9,946.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.73, 25,294.93 and 9,946.23 is: 13,725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.73 : 25,294.93 = 9,946.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.73/25,294.93 = 9,946.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.73x = 25,294.93 × 9,946.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.73x = 251,589,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,589,127.84/18,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.74

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