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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.51, 25,304.31 and 9,953.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.51, 25,304.31 and 9,953.01 is: 13,735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.51 : 25,304.31 = 9,953.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.51/25,304.31 = 9,953.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.51x = 25,304.31 × 9,953.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.51x = 251,854,050.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,854,050.47/18,336.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.11

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