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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.50, 25,324.23 and 9,967.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.50, 25,324.23 and 9,967.54 is: 13,755.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.50 : 25,324.23 = 9,967.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.50/25,324.23 = 9,967.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.50x = 25,324.23 × 9,967.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.50x = 252,420,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,420,275.49/18,350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,755.50

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