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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.75, 25,315.76 and 9,961.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.75, 25,315.76 and 9,961.25 is: 13,746.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.75 : 25,315.76 = 9,961.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.75/25,315.76 = 9,961.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.75x = 25,315.76 × 9,961.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.75x = 252,176,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,176,564.49/18,344.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.53

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