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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,355.93, 25,331.13 and 9,972.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,355.93, 25,331.13 and 9,972.43 is: 13,761.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,355.93 : 25,331.13 = 9,972.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,355.93/25,331.13 = 9,972.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,355.93x = 25,331.13 × 9,972.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,355.93x = 252,612,920.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,612,920.75/18,355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,761.92

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