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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,353.64, 25,327.28 and 9,969.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,353.64, 25,327.28 and 9,969.96 is: 13,758.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,353.64 : 25,327.28 = 9,969.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,353.64/25,327.28 = 9,969.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,353.64x = 25,327.28 × 9,969.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,353.64x = 252,511,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,511,968.51/18,353.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.14

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