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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,342.44, 25,311.70 and 9,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,342.44, 25,311.70 and 9,958.76 is: 13,742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,342.44 : 25,311.70 = 9,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,342.44/25,311.70 = 9,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,342.44x = 25,311.70 × 9,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,342.44x = 252,073,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,073,145.49/18,342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,742.62

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