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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.14, 25,303.88 and 9,952.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.14, 25,303.88 and 9,952.64 is: 13,734.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.14 : 25,303.88 = 9,952.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.14/25,303.88 = 9,952.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.14x = 25,303.88 × 9,952.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.14x = 251,840,306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,840,306.61/18,336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.65

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