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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,356.84, 25,332.30 and 9,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,356.84, 25,332.30 and 9,973.40 is: 13,763.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,356.84 : 25,332.30 = 9,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,356.84/25,332.30 = 9,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,356.84x = 25,332.30 × 9,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,356.84x = 252,649,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,649,160.82/18,356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.22

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