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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,331.03, 25,296.82 and 9,947.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,331.03, 25,296.82 and 9,947.53 is: 13,727.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,331.03 : 25,296.82 = 9,947.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,331.03/25,296.82 = 9,947.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,331.03x = 25,296.82 × 9,947.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,331.03x = 251,640,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,640,875.85/18,331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,727.59

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