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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,345.92, 25,317.51 and 9,962.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,345.92, 25,317.51 and 9,962.42 is: 13,748.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,345.92 : 25,317.51 = 9,962.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,345.92/25,317.51 = 9,962.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,345.92x = 25,317.51 × 9,962.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,345.92x = 252,223,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,223,667.97/18,345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,748.22

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