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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.95, 25,299.46 and 9,949.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.95, 25,299.46 and 9,949.45 is: 13,730.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.95 : 25,299.46 = 9,949.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.95/25,299.46 = 9,949.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.95x = 25,299.46 × 9,949.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.95x = 251,715,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,715,560.93/18,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.23

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