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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.94, 25,299.42 and 9,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.94, 25,299.42 and 9,949.44 is: 13,730.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.94 : 25,299.42 = 9,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.94/25,299.42 = 9,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.94x = 25,299.42 × 9,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.94x = 251,715,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,715,061.32/18,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.21

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