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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,338.82, 25,308.03 and 9,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,338.82, 25,308.03 and 9,955.32 is: 13,738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,338.82 : 25,308.03 = 9,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,338.82/25,308.03 = 9,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,338.82x = 25,308.03 × 9,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,338.82x = 251,949,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,949,537.22/18,338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.59

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