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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,355.07, 25,329.99 and 9,971.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,355.07, 25,329.99 and 9,971.57 is: 13,760.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,355.07 : 25,329.99 = 9,971.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,355.07/25,329.99 = 9,971.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,355.07x = 25,329.99 × 9,971.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,355.07x = 252,579,768.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,579,768.38/18,355.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.76

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