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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.95, 25,295.63 and 9,946.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.95, 25,295.63 and 9,946.45 is: 13,726.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.95 : 25,295.63 = 9,946.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.95/25,295.63 = 9,946.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.95x = 25,295.63 × 9,946.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.95x = 251,601,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,601,719.01/18,329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.26

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