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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.46, 25,322.38 and 9,965.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.46, 25,322.38 and 9,965.96 is: 13,753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.46 : 25,322.38 = 9,965.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.46/25,322.38 = 9,965.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.46x = 25,322.38 × 9,965.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.46x = 252,361,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,361,674.66/18,349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.09

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