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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,339.34, 25,308.56 and 9,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,339.34, 25,308.56 and 9,955.84 is: 13,739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,339.34 : 25,308.56 = 9,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,339.34/25,308.56 = 9,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,339.34x = 25,308.56 × 9,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,339.34x = 251,967,973.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,967,973.99/18,339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,739.21

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