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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.16, 25,335.64 and 9,975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.16, 25,335.64 and 9,975.66 is: 13,766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.16 : 25,335.64 = 9,975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.16/25,335.64 = 9,975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.16x = 25,335.64 × 9,975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.16x = 252,739,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,739,591.87/18,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,766.41

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