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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.78, 25,315.91 and 9,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.78, 25,315.91 and 9,961.28 is: 13,746.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.78 : 25,315.91 = 9,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.78/25,315.91 = 9,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.78x = 25,315.91 × 9,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.78x = 252,178,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,178,691.58/18,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.62

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