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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.55, 25,311.09 and 9,958.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.55, 25,311.09 and 9,958.05 is: 13,741.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.55 : 25,311.09 = 9,958.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.55/25,311.09 = 9,958.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.55x = 25,311.09 × 9,958.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.55x = 252,049,099.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,049,099.77/18,341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.97

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