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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.72, 25,299.36 and 9,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.72, 25,299.36 and 9,949.28 is: 13,730.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.72 : 25,299.36 = 9,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.72/25,299.36 = 9,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.72x = 25,299.36 × 9,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.72x = 251,710,416.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,710,416.46/18,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.12

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