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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.48, 25,298.83 and 9,948.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.48, 25,298.83 and 9,948.98 is: 13,729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.48 : 25,298.83 = 9,948.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.48/25,298.83 = 9,948.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.48x = 25,298.83 × 9,948.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.48x = 251,697,592.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,697,592.07/18,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.60

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