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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,357.44, 25,333.97 and 9,973.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,357.44, 25,333.97 and 9,973.94 is: 13,764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,357.44 : 25,333.97 = 9,973.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,357.44/25,333.97 = 9,973.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,357.44x = 25,333.97 × 9,973.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,357.44x = 252,679,320.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,679,320.20/18,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.41

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