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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.31, 25,298.90 and 9,948.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.31, 25,298.90 and 9,948.81 is: 13,729.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.31 : 25,298.90 = 9,948.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.31/25,298.90 = 9,948.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.31x = 25,298.90 × 9,948.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.31x = 251,693,949.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,693,949.31/18,332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.53

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