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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.84, 25,295.17 and 9,946.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.84, 25,295.17 and 9,946.34 is: 13,725.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.84 : 25,295.17 = 9,946.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.84/25,295.17 = 9,946.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.84x = 25,295.17 × 9,946.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.84x = 251,594,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,594,465.63/18,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.95

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