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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.88, 25,295.23 and 9,946.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.88, 25,295.23 and 9,946.38 is: 13,726.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.88 : 25,295.23 = 9,946.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.88/25,295.23 = 9,946.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.88x = 25,295.23 × 9,946.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.88x = 251,595,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,595,843.29/18,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.00

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