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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,337.88, 25,306.82 and 9,954.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,337.88, 25,306.82 and 9,954.92 is: 13,738.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,337.88 : 25,306.82 = 9,954.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,337.88/25,306.82 = 9,954.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,337.88x = 25,306.82 × 9,954.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,337.88x = 251,927,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,927,192.25/18,337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.08

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