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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.78, 25,304.81 and 9,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.78, 25,304.81 and 9,953.28 is: 13,735.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.78 : 25,304.81 = 9,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.78/25,304.81 = 9,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.78x = 25,304.81 × 9,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.78x = 251,865,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,865,809.51/18,336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.55

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