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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,345.31, 25,316.63 and 9,961.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,345.31, 25,316.63 and 9,961.81 is: 13,747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,345.31 : 25,316.63 = 9,961.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,345.31/25,316.63 = 9,961.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,345.31x = 25,316.63 × 9,961.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,345.31x = 252,199,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,199,457.90/18,345.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.35

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