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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,339.94, 25,309.02 and 9,956.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,339.94, 25,309.02 and 9,956.44 is: 13,739.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,339.94 : 25,309.02 = 9,956.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,339.94/25,309.02 = 9,956.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,339.94x = 25,309.02 × 9,956.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,339.94x = 251,987,739.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,987,739.09/18,339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,739.83

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