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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,354.10, 25,327.41 and 9,970.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,354.10, 25,327.41 and 9,970.42 is: 13,758.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,354.10 : 25,327.41 = 9,970.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,354.10/25,327.41 = 9,970.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,354.10x = 25,327.41 × 9,970.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,354.10x = 252,524,915.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,524,915.21/18,354.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.50

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