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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,357.94, 25,333.86 and 9,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,357.94, 25,333.86 and 9,974.44 is: 13,764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,357.94 : 25,333.86 = 9,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,357.94/25,333.86 = 9,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,357.94x = 25,333.86 × 9,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,357.94x = 252,691,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,691,135.61/18,357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.68

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