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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.76, 25,304.75 and 9,953.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.76, 25,304.75 and 9,953.26 is: 13,735.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.76 : 25,304.75 = 9,953.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.76/25,304.75 = 9,953.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.76x = 25,304.75 × 9,953.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.76x = 251,864,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,864,755.99/18,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.51

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