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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,342.02, 25,311.89 and 9,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,342.02, 25,311.89 and 9,958.52 is: 13,742.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,342.02 : 25,311.89 = 9,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,342.02/25,311.89 = 9,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,342.02x = 25,311.89 × 9,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,342.02x = 252,068,786.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,068,786.45/18,342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,742.70

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