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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.34, 25,311.03 and 9,957.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.34, 25,311.03 and 9,957.78 is: 13,741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.34 : 25,311.03 = 9,957.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.34/25,311.03 = 9,957.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.34x = 25,311.03 × 9,957.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.34x = 252,041,668.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,041,668.31/18,341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.73

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