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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,358.92, 25,335.36 and 9,975.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,358.92, 25,335.36 and 9,975.42 is: 13,766.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,358.92 : 25,335.36 = 9,975.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,358.92/25,335.36 = 9,975.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,358.92x = 25,335.36 × 9,975.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,358.92x = 252,730,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,730,856.85/18,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,766.11

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