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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,357.84, 25,333.68 and 9,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,357.84, 25,333.68 and 9,974.40 is: 13,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,357.84 : 25,333.68 = 9,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,357.84/25,333.68 = 9,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,357.84x = 25,333.68 × 9,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,357.84x = 252,688,257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,688,257.79/18,357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.60

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