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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.44, 25,311.22 and 9,957.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.44, 25,311.22 and 9,957.94 is: 13,741.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.44 : 25,311.22 = 9,957.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.44/25,311.22 = 9,957.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.44x = 25,311.22 × 9,957.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.44x = 252,047,521.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,047,521.91/18,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.97

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