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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,334.76, 25,302 and 9,951.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,334.76, 25,302 and 9,951.26 is: 13,732.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,334.76 : 25,302 = 9,951.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,334.76/25,302 = 9,951.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,334.76x = 25,302 × 9,951.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,334.76x = 251,786,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,786,780.52/18,334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.76

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