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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.76, 25,343.25 and 9,981.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.76, 25,343.25 and 9,981.26 is: 13,774.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.76 : 25,343.25 = 9,981.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.76/25,343.25 = 9,981.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.76x = 25,343.25 × 9,981.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.76x = 252,957,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,957,567.50/18,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.07

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