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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,330.66, 25,296.32 and 9,947.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,330.66, 25,296.32 and 9,947.16 is: 13,727.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,330.66 : 25,296.32 = 9,947.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,330.66/25,296.32 = 9,947.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,330.66x = 25,296.32 × 9,947.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,330.66x = 251,626,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,626,542.45/18,330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,727.09

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