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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,330.08, 25,295.60 and 9,946.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,330.08, 25,295.60 and 9,946.56 is: 13,726.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,330.08 : 25,295.60 = 9,946.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,330.08/25,295.60 = 9,946.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,330.08x = 25,295.60 × 9,946.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,330.08x = 251,604,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,604,203.14/18,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.30

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