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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.57, 25,315.40 and 9,961.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.57, 25,315.40 and 9,961.07 is: 13,746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.57 : 25,315.40 = 9,961.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.57/25,315.40 = 9,961.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.57x = 25,315.40 × 9,961.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.57x = 252,168,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,168,369.80/18,344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.22

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