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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.76, 25,315.38 and 9,961.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.76, 25,315.38 and 9,961.26 is: 13,746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.76 : 25,315.38 = 9,961.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.76/25,315.38 = 9,961.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.76x = 25,315.38 × 9,961.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.76x = 252,173,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,173,082.18/18,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.33

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