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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,360.64, 25,337.34 and 9,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,360.64, 25,337.34 and 9,977.20 is: 13,768.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,360.64 : 25,337.34 = 9,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,360.64/25,337.34 = 9,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,360.64x = 25,337.34 × 9,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,360.64x = 252,795,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,795,708.65/18,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,768.35

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