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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.52, 25,304.26 and 9,953.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.52, 25,304.26 and 9,953.04 is: 13,735.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.52 : 25,304.26 = 9,953.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.52/25,304.26 = 9,953.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.52x = 25,304.26 × 9,953.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.52x = 251,854,311.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,854,311.95/18,336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.12

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