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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,338.58, 25,307.27 and 9,955.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,338.58, 25,307.27 and 9,955.08 is: 13,738.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,338.58 : 25,307.27 = 9,955.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,338.58/25,307.27 = 9,955.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,338.58x = 25,307.27 × 9,955.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,338.58x = 251,935,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,935,847.66/18,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.02

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