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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,343.32, 25,313.76 and 9,959.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,343.32, 25,313.76 and 9,959.76 is: 13,744.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,343.32 : 25,313.76 = 9,959.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,343.32/25,313.76 = 9,959.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,343.32x = 25,313.76 × 9,959.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,343.32x = 252,118,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,118,974.30/18,343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.46

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