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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,346.67, 25,318.55 and 9,963.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,346.67, 25,318.55 and 9,963.17 is: 13,749.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,346.67 : 25,318.55 = 9,963.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,346.67/25,318.55 = 9,963.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,346.67x = 25,318.55 × 9,963.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,346.67x = 252,252,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,252,967.99/18,346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.25

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