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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,351.52, 25,325.11 and 9,968.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,351.52, 25,325.11 and 9,968.02 is: 13,755.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,351.52 : 25,325.11 = 9,968.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,351.52/25,325.11 = 9,968.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,351.52x = 25,325.11 × 9,968.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,351.52x = 252,441,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,441,202.98/18,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,755.87

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