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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,357.62, 25,333.89 and 9,974.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,357.62, 25,333.89 and 9,974.66 is: 13,765.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,357.62 : 25,333.89 = 9,974.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,357.62/25,333.89 = 9,974.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,357.62x = 25,333.89 × 9,974.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,357.62x = 252,696,939.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,696,939.23/18,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,765.23

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