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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.26, 25,299.92 and 9,949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.26, 25,299.92 and 9,949.76 is: 13,730.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.26 : 25,299.92 = 9,949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.26/25,299.92 = 9,949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.26x = 25,299.92 × 9,949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.26x = 251,728,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,728,132.02/18,333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.68

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