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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.51, 25,298.88 and 9,949.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.51, 25,298.88 and 9,949.01 is: 13,729.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.51 : 25,298.88 = 9,949.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.51/25,298.88 = 9,949.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.51x = 25,298.88 × 9,949.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.51x = 251,698,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,698,810.11/18,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.64

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