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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,479.31, 25,501.44 and 9,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,479.31, 25,501.44 and 9,981.44 is: 13,774.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,479.31 : 25,501.44 = 9,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,479.31/25,501.44 = 9,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,479.31x = 25,501.44 × 9,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,479.31x = 254,541,093.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,541,093.27/18,479.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.38

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