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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.27, 25,310.56 and 9,957.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.27, 25,310.56 and 9,957.77 is: 13,741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.27 : 25,310.56 = 9,957.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.27/25,310.56 = 9,957.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.27x = 25,310.56 × 9,957.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.27x = 252,036,735.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,036,735.05/18,341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.51

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