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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.44, 25,323.60 and 9,966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.44, 25,323.60 and 9,966.94 is: 13,754.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.44 : 25,323.60 = 9,966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.44/25,323.60 = 9,966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.44x = 25,323.60 × 9,966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.44x = 252,398,801.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,398,801.78/18,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,754.37

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