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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,361.50, 25,338.87 and 9,978

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,361.50, 25,338.87 and 9,978 is: 13,769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,361.50 : 25,338.87 = 9,978 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,361.50/25,338.87 = 9,978/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,361.50x = 25,338.87 × 9,978
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,361.50x = 252,831,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,831,244.86/18,361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,769.64

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