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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347, 25,319.40 and 9,964.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347, 25,319.40 and 9,964.04 is: 13,750.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347 : 25,319.40 = 9,964.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347/25,319.40 = 9,964.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347x = 25,319.40 × 9,964.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347x = 252,283,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,283,514.38/18,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.67

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