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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.51, 25,341.53 and 9,980.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.51, 25,341.53 and 9,980.01 is: 13,772.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.51 : 25,341.53 = 9,980.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.51/25,341.53 = 9,980.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.51x = 25,341.53 × 9,980.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.51x = 252,908,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,908,672.92/18,363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,772.35

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