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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,346.32, 25,317.90 and 9,962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,346.32, 25,317.90 and 9,962.76 is: 13,748.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,346.32 : 25,317.90 = 9,962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,346.32/25,317.90 = 9,962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,346.32x = 25,317.90 × 9,962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,346.32x = 252,236,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,236,161.40/18,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,748.60

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