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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,351.80, 25,325.43 and 9,968.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,351.80, 25,325.43 and 9,968.30 is: 13,756.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,351.80 : 25,325.43 = 9,968.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,351.80/25,325.43 = 9,968.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,351.80x = 25,325.43 × 9,968.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,351.80x = 252,451,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,451,483.87/18,351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.22

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