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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,343.44, 25,313.98 and 9,959.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,343.44, 25,313.98 and 9,959.94 is: 13,744.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,343.44 : 25,313.98 = 9,959.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,343.44/25,313.98 = 9,959.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,343.44x = 25,313.98 × 9,959.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,343.44x = 252,125,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,125,721.96/18,343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.74

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