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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.94, 25,304.98 and 9,953.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.94, 25,304.98 and 9,953.44 is: 13,735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.94 : 25,304.98 = 9,953.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.94/25,304.98 = 9,953.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.94x = 25,304.98 × 9,953.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.94x = 251,871,511.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,871,511.99/18,336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.75

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