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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,353.78, 25,328.22 and 9,970.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,353.78, 25,328.22 and 9,970.28 is: 13,758.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,353.78 : 25,328.22 = 9,970.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,353.78/25,328.22 = 9,970.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,353.78x = 25,328.22 × 9,970.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,353.78x = 252,529,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,529,445.30/18,353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.99

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