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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,351.78, 25,325.40 and 9,968.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,351.78, 25,325.40 and 9,968.28 is: 13,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,351.78 : 25,325.40 = 9,968.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,351.78/25,325.40 = 9,968.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,351.78x = 25,325.40 × 9,968.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,351.78x = 252,450,678.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,450,678.31/18,351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.20

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