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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.64, 25,342.02 and 9,980.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.64, 25,342.02 and 9,980.14 is: 13,772.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.64 : 25,342.02 = 9,980.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.64/25,342.02 = 9,980.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.64x = 25,342.02 × 9,980.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.64x = 252,916,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,916,907.48/18,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,772.70

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