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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.53, 25,298.93 and 9,949.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.53, 25,298.93 and 9,949.03 is: 13,729.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.53 : 25,298.93 = 9,949.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.53/25,298.93 = 9,949.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.53x = 25,298.93 × 9,949.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.53x = 251,699,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,699,775.16/18,332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.68

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