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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.88, 25,300.78 and 9,950.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.88, 25,300.78 and 9,950.38 is: 13,731.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.88 : 25,300.78 = 9,950.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.88/25,300.78 = 9,950.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.88x = 25,300.78 × 9,950.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.88x = 251,752,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,752,375.30/18,333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,731.54

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