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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.89, 25,321.34 and 9,965.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.89, 25,321.34 and 9,965.39 is: 13,752.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.89 : 25,321.34 = 9,965.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.89/25,321.34 = 9,965.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.89x = 25,321.34 × 9,965.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.89x = 252,336,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,336,851.99/18,348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.16

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