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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.76, 25,300.64 and 9,950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.76, 25,300.64 and 9,950.24 is: 13,731.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.76 : 25,300.64 = 9,950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.76/25,300.64 = 9,950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.76x = 25,300.64 × 9,950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.76x = 251,747,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,747,440.15/18,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,731.36

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