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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,353.50, 25,327.86 and 9,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,353.50, 25,327.86 and 9,970 is: 13,758.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,353.50 : 25,327.86 = 9,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,353.50/25,327.86 = 9,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,353.50x = 25,327.86 × 9,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,353.50x = 252,518,764.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,518,764.20/18,353.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.62

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