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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.58, 25,304.61 and 9,953.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.58, 25,304.61 and 9,953.08 is: 13,735.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.58 : 25,304.61 = 9,953.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.58/25,304.61 = 9,953.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.58x = 25,304.61 × 9,953.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.58x = 251,858,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,858,807.70/18,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.32

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