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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,362.01, 25,339.46 and 9,978.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,362.01, 25,339.46 and 9,978.51 is: 13,770.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,362.01 : 25,339.46 = 9,978.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,362.01/25,339.46 = 9,978.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,362.01x = 25,339.46 × 9,978.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,362.01x = 252,850,005.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,850,005.11/18,362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,770.28

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