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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,339.26, 25,307.98 and 9,955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,339.26, 25,307.98 and 9,955.76 is: 13,738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,339.26 : 25,307.98 = 9,955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,339.26/25,307.98 = 9,955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,339.26x = 25,307.98 × 9,955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,339.26x = 251,960,023.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,960,023.54/18,339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.84

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