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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.29, 25,298.57 and 9,948.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.29, 25,298.57 and 9,948.79 is: 13,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.29 : 25,298.57 = 9,948.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.29/25,298.57 = 9,948.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.29x = 25,298.57 × 9,948.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.29x = 251,690,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,690,160.23/18,332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.34

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