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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.12, 25,321.68 and 9,965.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.12, 25,321.68 and 9,965.68 is: 13,752.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.12 : 25,321.68 = 9,965.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.12/25,321.68 = 9,965.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.12x = 25,321.68 × 9,965.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.12x = 252,347,759.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,347,759.94/18,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.58

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