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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,356.94, 25,332.57 and 9,973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,356.94, 25,332.57 and 9,973.44 is: 13,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,356.94 : 25,332.57 = 9,973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,356.94/25,332.57 = 9,973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,356.94x = 25,332.57 × 9,973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,356.94x = 252,652,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,652,866.94/18,356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.34

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