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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,355.89, 25,331.01 and 9,972.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,355.89, 25,331.01 and 9,972.39 is: 13,761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,355.89 : 25,331.01 = 9,972.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,355.89/25,331.01 = 9,972.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,355.89x = 25,331.01 × 9,972.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,355.89x = 252,610,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,610,710.81/18,355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,761.83

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