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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,356.92, 25,332.54 and 9,973.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,356.92, 25,332.54 and 9,973.42 is: 13,763.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,356.92 : 25,332.54 = 9,973.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,356.92/25,332.54 = 9,973.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,356.92x = 25,332.54 × 9,973.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,356.92x = 252,652,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,652,061.09/18,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.31

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