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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.56, 25,341.88 and 9,980.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.56, 25,341.88 and 9,980.08 is: 13,772.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.56 : 25,341.88 = 9,980.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.56/25,341.88 = 9,980.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.56x = 25,341.88 × 9,980.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.56x = 252,913,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,913,989.75/18,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,772.60

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