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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.88, 25,315.88 and 9,961.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.88, 25,315.88 and 9,961.38 is: 13,746.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.88 : 25,315.88 = 9,961.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.88/25,315.88 = 9,961.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.88x = 25,315.88 × 9,961.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.88x = 252,181,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,181,050.91/18,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.67

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