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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,346.64, 25,318.24 and 9,963.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,346.64, 25,318.24 and 9,963.14 is: 13,749.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,346.64 : 25,318.24 = 9,963.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,346.64/25,318.24 = 9,963.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,346.64x = 25,318.24 × 9,963.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,346.64x = 252,249,018.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,249,018.17/18,346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.06

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