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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.50, 25,341.63 and 9,980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.50, 25,341.63 and 9,980 is: 13,772.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.50 : 25,341.63 = 9,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.50/25,341.63 = 9,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.50x = 25,341.63 × 9,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.50x = 252,909,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,909,467.40/18,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,772.40

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