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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.57, 25,303.08 and 9,952.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.57, 25,303.08 and 9,952.07 is: 13,733.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.57 : 25,303.08 = 9,952.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.57/25,303.08 = 9,952.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.57x = 25,303.08 × 9,952.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.57x = 251,818,023.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,818,023.38/18,335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.85

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