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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,355.28, 25,330.30 and 9,971.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,355.28, 25,330.30 and 9,971.78 is: 13,761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,355.28 : 25,330.30 = 9,971.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,355.28/25,330.30 = 9,971.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,355.28x = 25,330.30 × 9,971.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,355.28x = 252,588,178.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,588,178.93/18,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,761.06

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