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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.69, 25,303.25 and 9,952.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.69, 25,303.25 and 9,952.19 is: 13,734.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.69 : 25,303.25 = 9,952.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.69/25,303.25 = 9,952.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.69x = 25,303.25 × 9,952.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.69x = 251,822,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,822,751.62/18,335.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.02

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