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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.76, 25,310.04 and 9,957.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.76, 25,310.04 and 9,957.26 is: 13,740.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.76 : 25,310.04 = 9,957.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.76/25,310.04 = 9,957.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.76x = 25,310.04 × 9,957.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.76x = 252,018,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,018,522.34/18,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.90

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