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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.44, 25,310.32 and 9,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.44, 25,310.32 and 9,957.76 is: 13,741.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.44 : 25,310.32 = 9,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.44/25,310.32 = 9,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.44x = 25,310.32 × 9,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.44x = 252,034,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,034,092.08/18,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.24

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