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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.83, 25,310.48 and 9,957.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.83, 25,310.48 and 9,957.33 is: 13,741.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.83 : 25,310.48 = 9,957.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.83/25,310.48 = 9,957.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.83x = 25,310.48 × 9,957.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.83x = 252,024,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,024,752.03/18,340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.19

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