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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.83, 25,336.72 and 9,976.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.83, 25,336.72 and 9,976.33 is: 13,767.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.83 : 25,336.72 = 9,976.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.83/25,336.72 = 9,976.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.83x = 25,336.72 × 9,976.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.83x = 252,767,441.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,767,441.44/18,359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.42

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