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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348, 25,320.78 and 9,965.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348, 25,320.78 and 9,965.04 is: 13,752.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348 : 25,320.78 = 9,965.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348/25,320.78 = 9,965.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348x = 25,320.78 × 9,965.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348x = 252,322,585.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,322,585.53/18,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.05

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