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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,362.12, 25,339.73 and 9,978.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,362.12, 25,339.73 and 9,978.62 is: 13,770.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,362.12 : 25,339.73 = 9,978.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,362.12/25,339.73 = 9,978.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,362.12x = 25,339.73 × 9,978.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,362.12x = 252,855,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,855,359.98/18,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,770.49

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