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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,352.08, 25,326 and 9,968.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,352.08, 25,326 and 9,968.76 is: 13,756.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,352.08 : 25,326 = 9,968.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,352.08/25,326 = 9,968.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,352.08x = 25,326 × 9,968.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,352.08x = 252,468,815.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,468,815.76/18,352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.96

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