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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.28, 25,323.24 and 9,966.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.28, 25,323.24 and 9,966.78 is: 13,754.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.28 : 25,323.24 = 9,966.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.28/25,323.24 = 9,966.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.28x = 25,323.24 × 9,966.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.28x = 252,391,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,391,161.97/18,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,754.08

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