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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,362.72, 25,340.56 and 9,979.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,362.72, 25,340.56 and 9,979.22 is: 13,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,362.72 : 25,340.56 = 9,979.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,362.72/25,340.56 = 9,979.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,362.72x = 25,340.56 × 9,979.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,362.72x = 252,878,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,878,871.51/18,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,771.32

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