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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.76, 25,341.87 and 9,980.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.76, 25,341.87 and 9,980.26 is: 13,772.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.76 : 25,341.87 = 9,980.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.76/25,341.87 = 9,980.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.76x = 25,341.87 × 9,980.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.76x = 252,918,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,918,451.49/18,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,772.69

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