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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.26, 25,309.36 and 9,956.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.26, 25,309.36 and 9,956.76 is: 13,740.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.26 : 25,309.36 = 9,956.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.26/25,309.36 = 9,956.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.26x = 25,309.36 × 9,956.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.26x = 251,999,223.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,999,223.27/18,340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.22

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