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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.70, 25,315.70 and 9,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.70, 25,315.70 and 9,961.20 is: 13,746.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.70 : 25,315.70 = 9,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.70/25,315.70 = 9,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.70x = 25,315.70 × 9,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.70x = 252,174,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,174,750.84/18,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.46

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