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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.58, 25,298.98 and 9,949.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.58, 25,298.98 and 9,949.08 is: 13,729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.58 : 25,298.98 = 9,949.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.58/25,298.98 = 9,949.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.58x = 25,298.98 × 9,949.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.58x = 251,701,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,701,559.59/18,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.74

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