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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,357.32, 25,333.08 and 9,973.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,357.32, 25,333.08 and 9,973.76 is: 13,763.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,357.32 : 25,333.08 = 9,973.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,357.32/25,333.08 = 9,973.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,357.32x = 25,333.08 × 9,973.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,357.32x = 252,666,059.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,666,059.98/18,357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.78

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