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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,352.93, 25,326.99 and 9,969.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,352.93, 25,326.99 and 9,969.43 is: 13,757.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,352.93 : 25,326.99 = 9,969.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,352.93/25,326.99 = 9,969.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,352.93x = 25,326.99 × 9,969.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,352.93x = 252,495,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,495,653.92/18,352.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.78

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