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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.28, 25,302.74 and 9,951.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.28, 25,302.74 and 9,951.78 is: 13,733.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.28 : 25,302.74 = 9,951.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.28/25,302.74 = 9,951.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.28x = 25,302.74 × 9,951.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.28x = 251,807,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,807,252.12/18,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.48

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