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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,360.58, 25,337.76 and 9,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,360.58, 25,337.76 and 9,977.08 is: 13,768.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,360.58 : 25,337.76 = 9,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,360.58/25,337.76 = 9,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,360.58x = 25,337.76 × 9,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,360.58x = 252,796,858.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,796,858.54/18,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,768.46

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