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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,331.84, 25,297.93 and 9,948.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,331.84, 25,297.93 and 9,948.34 is: 13,728.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,331.84 : 25,297.93 = 9,948.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,331.84/25,297.93 = 9,948.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,331.84x = 25,297.93 × 9,948.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,331.84x = 251,672,408.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,672,408.94/18,331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,728.70

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