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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,337.28, 25,305.50 and 9,953.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,337.28, 25,305.50 and 9,953.78 is: 13,736.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,337.28 : 25,305.50 = 9,953.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,337.28/25,305.50 = 9,953.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,337.28x = 25,305.50 × 9,953.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,337.28x = 251,885,379.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,885,379.79/18,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.25

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