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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.29, 25,309.47 and 9,956.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.29, 25,309.47 and 9,956.79 is: 13,740.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.29 : 25,309.47 = 9,956.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.29/25,309.47 = 9,956.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.29x = 25,309.47 × 9,956.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.29x = 252,001,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,001,077.80/18,340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.30

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