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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.84, 25,342.11 and 9,980.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.84, 25,342.11 and 9,980.34 is: 13,772.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.84 : 25,342.11 = 9,980.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.84/25,342.11 = 9,980.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.84x = 25,342.11 × 9,980.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.84x = 252,922,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,922,874.12/18,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,772.88

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