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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,361.27, 25,338.71 and 9,977.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,361.27, 25,338.71 and 9,977.77 is: 13,769.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,361.27 : 25,338.71 = 9,977.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,361.27/25,338.71 = 9,977.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,361.27x = 25,338.71 × 9,977.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,361.27x = 252,823,678.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,823,678.44/18,361.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,769.40

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