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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.64, 25,303.20 and 9,952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.64, 25,303.20 and 9,952.14 is: 13,733.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.64 : 25,303.20 = 9,952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.64/25,303.20 = 9,952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.64x = 25,303.20 × 9,952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.64x = 251,820,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,820,988.85/18,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.96

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