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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.84, 25,299.30 and 9,949.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.84, 25,299.30 and 9,949.34 is: 13,730.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.84 : 25,299.30 = 9,949.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.84/25,299.30 = 9,949.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.84x = 25,299.30 × 9,949.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.84x = 251,711,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,711,337.46/18,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.08

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