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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,346.17, 25,317.86 and 9,962.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,346.17, 25,317.86 and 9,962.67 is: 13,748.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,346.17 : 25,317.86 = 9,962.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,346.17/25,317.86 = 9,962.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,346.17x = 25,317.86 × 9,962.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,346.17x = 252,233,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,233,434.47/18,346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,748.56

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