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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.89, 25,343.43 and 9,981.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.89, 25,343.43 and 9,981.39 is: 13,774.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.89 : 25,343.43 = 9,981.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.89/25,343.43 = 9,981.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.89x = 25,343.43 × 9,981.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.89x = 252,962,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,962,658.77/18,364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.25

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