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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,357.75, 25,333.90 and 9,974.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,357.75, 25,333.90 and 9,974.25 is: 13,764.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,357.75 : 25,333.90 = 9,974.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,357.75/25,333.90 = 9,974.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,357.75x = 25,333.90 × 9,974.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,357.75x = 252,686,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,686,627.14/18,357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.58

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