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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.26, 25,302.68 and 9,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.26, 25,302.68 and 9,951.76 is: 13,733.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.26 : 25,302.68 = 9,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.26/25,302.68 = 9,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.26x = 25,302.68 × 9,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.26x = 251,806,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,806,198.72/18,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.44

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