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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.93, 25,315.97 and 9,961.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.93, 25,315.97 and 9,961.43 is: 13,746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.93 : 25,315.97 = 9,961.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.93/25,315.97 = 9,961.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.93x = 25,315.97 × 9,961.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.93x = 252,183,086.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,183,086.65/18,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.75

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