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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,361.12, 25,338.72 and 9,978.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,361.12, 25,338.72 and 9,978.16 is: 13,770.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,361.12 : 25,338.72 = 9,978.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,361.12/25,338.72 = 9,978.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,361.12x = 25,338.72 × 9,978.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,361.12x = 252,833,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,833,802.36/18,361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,770.06

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