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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.58, 25,315.68 and 9,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.58, 25,315.68 and 9,961.08 is: 13,746.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.58 : 25,315.68 = 9,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.58/25,315.68 = 9,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.58x = 25,315.68 × 9,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.58x = 252,171,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,171,513.73/18,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.38

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