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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.39, 25,320.75 and 9,964.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.39, 25,320.75 and 9,964.89 is: 13,751.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.39 : 25,320.75 = 9,964.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.39/25,320.75 = 9,964.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.39x = 25,320.75 × 9,964.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.39x = 252,318,488.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,318,488.47/18,348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.53

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