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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.42, 25,320.96 and 9,964.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.42, 25,320.96 and 9,964.92 is: 13,751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.42 : 25,320.96 = 9,964.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.42/25,320.96 = 9,964.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.42x = 25,320.96 × 9,964.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.42x = 252,321,340.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,321,340.72/18,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.67

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