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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.32, 25,320.66 and 9,964.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.32, 25,320.66 and 9,964.76 is: 13,751.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.32 : 25,320.66 = 9,964.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.32/25,320.66 = 9,964.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.32x = 25,320.66 × 9,964.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.32x = 252,314,299.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,314,299.94/18,348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.36

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