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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,343.28, 25,313.84 and 9,959.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,343.28, 25,313.84 and 9,959.78 is: 13,744.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,343.28 : 25,313.84 = 9,959.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,343.28/25,313.84 = 9,959.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,343.28x = 25,313.84 × 9,959.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,343.28x = 252,120,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,120,100.99/18,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.55

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