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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,338.76, 25,307.10 and 9,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,338.76, 25,307.10 and 9,955.26 is: 13,738.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,338.76 : 25,307.10 = 9,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,338.76/25,307.10 = 9,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,338.76x = 25,307.10 × 9,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,338.76x = 251,938,760.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,938,760.35/18,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.05

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