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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,345.36, 25,316.64 and 9,961.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,345.36, 25,316.64 and 9,961.86 is: 13,747.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,345.36 : 25,316.64 = 9,961.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,345.36/25,316.64 = 9,961.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,345.36x = 25,316.64 × 9,961.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,345.36x = 252,200,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,200,823.35/18,345.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.39

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