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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,346.26, 25,317.74 and 9,962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,346.26, 25,317.74 and 9,962.76 is: 13,748.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,346.26 : 25,317.74 = 9,962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,346.26/25,317.74 = 9,962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,346.26x = 25,317.74 × 9,962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,346.26x = 252,234,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,234,567.36/18,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,748.56

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