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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.52, 25,298.73 and 9,949.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.52, 25,298.73 and 9,949.02 is: 13,729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.52 : 25,298.73 = 9,949.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.52/25,298.73 = 9,949.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.52x = 25,298.73 × 9,949.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.52x = 251,697,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,697,570.74/18,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.57

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