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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,330.65, 25,296.30 and 9,947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,330.65, 25,296.30 and 9,947.15 is: 13,727.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,330.65 : 25,296.30 = 9,947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,330.65/25,296.30 = 9,947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,330.65x = 25,296.30 × 9,947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,330.65x = 251,626,204.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,626,204.41/18,330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,727.07

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