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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,345.70, 25,317.08 and 9,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,345.70, 25,317.08 and 9,962.20 is: 13,747.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,345.70 : 25,317.08 = 9,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,345.70/25,317.08 = 9,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,345.70x = 25,317.08 × 9,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,345.70x = 252,213,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,213,814.38/18,345.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.84

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