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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,360.02, 25,337.31 and 9,976.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,360.02, 25,337.31 and 9,976.52 is: 13,767.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,360.02 : 25,337.31 = 9,976.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,360.02/25,337.31 = 9,976.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,360.02x = 25,337.31 × 9,976.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,360.02x = 252,778,179.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,778,179.96/18,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.86

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