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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.86, 25,342.83 and 9,981.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.86, 25,342.83 and 9,981.18 is: 13,773.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.86 : 25,342.83 = 9,981.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.86/25,342.83 = 9,981.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.86x = 25,342.83 × 9,981.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.86x = 252,951,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,951,347.94/18,364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.66

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