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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.62, 25,303.14 and 9,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.62, 25,303.14 and 9,952.12 is: 13,733.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.62 : 25,303.14 = 9,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.62/25,303.14 = 9,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.62x = 25,303.14 × 9,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.62x = 251,819,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,819,885.66/18,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.92

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