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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,357.34, 25,332.96 and 9,973.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,357.34, 25,332.96 and 9,973.84 is: 13,763.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,357.34 : 25,332.96 = 9,973.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,357.34/25,332.96 = 9,973.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,357.34x = 25,332.96 × 9,973.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,357.34x = 252,666,889.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,666,889.77/18,357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.81

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