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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.22, 25,321.79 and 9,965.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.22, 25,321.79 and 9,965.72 is: 13,752.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.22 : 25,321.79 = 9,965.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.22/25,321.79 = 9,965.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.22x = 25,321.79 × 9,965.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.22x = 252,349,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,349,882.51/18,349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.62

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