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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.08, 25,342.56 and 9,980.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.08, 25,342.56 and 9,980.58 is: 13,773.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.08 : 25,342.56 = 9,980.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.08/25,342.56 = 9,980.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.08x = 25,342.56 × 9,980.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.08x = 252,933,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,933,447.48/18,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.27

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