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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.34, 25,341.42 and 9,979.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.34, 25,341.42 and 9,979.84 is: 13,772.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.34 : 25,341.42 = 9,979.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.34/25,341.42 = 9,979.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.34x = 25,341.42 × 9,979.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.34x = 252,903,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,903,316.97/18,363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,772.19

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