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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,346.36, 25,317.30 and 9,962.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,346.36, 25,317.30 and 9,962.68 is: 13,748.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,346.36 : 25,317.30 = 9,962.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,346.36/25,317.30 = 9,962.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,346.36x = 25,317.30 × 9,962.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,346.36x = 252,228,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,228,158.36/18,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,748.13

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