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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.64, 25,335.96 and 9,976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.64, 25,335.96 and 9,976.20 is: 13,766.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.64 : 25,335.96 = 9,976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.64/25,335.96 = 9,976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.64x = 25,335.96 × 9,976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.64x = 252,756,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,756,604.15/18,359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,766.97

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