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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,361.92, 25,339.50 and 9,978.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,361.92, 25,339.50 and 9,978.42 is: 13,770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,361.92 : 25,339.50 = 9,978.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,361.92/25,339.50 = 9,978.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,361.92x = 25,339.50 × 9,978.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,361.92x = 252,848,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,848,173.59/18,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,770.25

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