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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.17, 25,319.24 and 9,963.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347.17, 25,319.24 and 9,963.67 is: 13,749.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347.17 : 25,319.24 = 9,963.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347.17/25,319.24 = 9,963.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347.17x = 25,319.24 × 9,963.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347.17x = 252,272,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,272,552.01/18,347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.94

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