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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,361.98, 25,339.47 and 9,978.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,361.98, 25,339.47 and 9,978.48 is: 13,770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,361.98 : 25,339.47 = 9,978.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,361.98/25,339.47 = 9,978.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,361.98x = 25,339.47 × 9,978.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,361.98x = 252,849,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,849,394.61/18,361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,770.27

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