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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.44, 25,314.46 and 9,960.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.44, 25,314.46 and 9,960.76 is: 13,745.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.44 : 25,314.46 = 9,960.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.44/25,314.46 = 9,960.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.44x = 25,314.46 × 9,960.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.44x = 252,151,260.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,151,260.59/18,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,745.38

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