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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,174.84, 25,081.57 and 9,998.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,174.84, 25,081.57 and 9,998.79 is: 13,798.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,174.84 : 25,081.57 = 9,998.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,174.84/25,081.57 = 9,998.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,174.84x = 25,081.57 × 9,998.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,174.84x = 250,785,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,785,225.89/18,174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.49

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