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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,353.93, 25,328.37 and 9,970.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,353.93, 25,328.37 and 9,970.43 is: 13,759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,353.93 : 25,328.37 = 9,970.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,353.93/25,328.37 = 9,970.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,353.93x = 25,328.37 × 9,970.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,353.93x = 252,534,740.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,534,740.10/18,353.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,759.16

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