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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,358.12, 25,334.58 and 9,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,358.12, 25,334.58 and 9,975.16 is: 13,765.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,358.12 : 25,334.58 = 9,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,358.12/25,334.58 = 9,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,358.12x = 25,334.58 × 9,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,358.12x = 252,716,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,716,489.03/18,358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,765.92

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