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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,356.63, 25,332.35 and 9,973.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,356.63, 25,332.35 and 9,973.13 is: 13,763.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,356.63 : 25,332.35 = 9,973.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,356.63/25,332.35 = 9,973.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,356.63x = 25,332.35 × 9,973.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,356.63x = 252,642,643.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,642,643.23/18,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.02

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