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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,337.83, 25,306.22 and 9,954.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,337.83, 25,306.22 and 9,954.33 is: 13,736.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,337.83 : 25,306.22 = 9,954.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,337.83/25,306.22 = 9,954.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,337.83x = 25,306.22 × 9,954.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,337.83x = 251,906,415.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,906,415.16/18,337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.98

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