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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,351, 25,324.92 and 9,968.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,351, 25,324.92 and 9,968.04 is: 13,756.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,351 : 25,324.92 = 9,968.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,351/25,324.92 = 9,968.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,351x = 25,324.92 × 9,968.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,351x = 252,439,815.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,439,815.56/18,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.19

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