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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.63, 25,321.11 and 9,965.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.63, 25,321.11 and 9,965.13 is: 13,751.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.63 : 25,321.11 = 9,965.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.63/25,321.11 = 9,965.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.63x = 25,321.11 × 9,965.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.63x = 252,328,152.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,328,152.89/18,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.88

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