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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.58, 25,303.23 and 9,952.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.58, 25,303.23 and 9,952.08 is: 13,733.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.58 : 25,303.23 = 9,952.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.58/25,303.23 = 9,952.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.58x = 25,303.23 × 9,952.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.58x = 251,819,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,819,769.22/18,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.94

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