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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,343.32, 25,314.08 and 9,959.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,343.32, 25,314.08 and 9,959.84 is: 13,744.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,343.32 : 25,314.08 = 9,959.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,343.32/25,314.08 = 9,959.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,343.32x = 25,314.08 × 9,959.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,343.32x = 252,124,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,124,186.55/18,343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.74

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