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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.70, 25,304.62 and 9,953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.70, 25,304.62 and 9,953.20 is: 13,735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.70 : 25,304.62 = 9,953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.70/25,304.62 = 9,953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.70x = 25,304.62 × 9,953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.70x = 251,861,943.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,861,943.78/18,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.40

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