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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.32, 25,309.92 and 9,956.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.32, 25,309.92 and 9,956.82 is: 13,740.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.32 : 25,309.92 = 9,956.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.32/25,309.92 = 9,956.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.32x = 25,309.92 × 9,956.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.32x = 252,006,317.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,006,317.65/18,340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.56

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