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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.89, 25,315.96 and 9,961.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.89, 25,315.96 and 9,961.39 is: 13,746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.89 : 25,315.96 = 9,961.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.89/25,315.96 = 9,961.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.89x = 25,315.96 × 9,961.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.89x = 252,182,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,182,150.78/18,344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.72

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