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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.66, 25,315.41 and 9,961.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.66, 25,315.41 and 9,961.22 is: 13,746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.66 : 25,315.41 = 9,961.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.66/25,315.41 = 9,961.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.66x = 25,315.41 × 9,961.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.66x = 252,172,368.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,172,368.40/18,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.36

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