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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.26, 25,298.54 and 9,948.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.26, 25,298.54 and 9,948.76 is: 13,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.26 : 25,298.54 = 9,948.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.26/25,298.54 = 9,948.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.26x = 25,298.54 × 9,948.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.26x = 251,689,102.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,689,102.81/18,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.30

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