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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,338.52, 25,307.01 and 9,955.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,338.52, 25,307.01 and 9,955.02 is: 13,737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,338.52 : 25,307.01 = 9,955.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,338.52/25,307.01 = 9,955.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,338.52x = 25,307.01 × 9,955.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,338.52x = 251,931,790.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,931,790.69/18,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.85

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