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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,365.38, 25,344.29 and 9,981.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,365.38, 25,344.29 and 9,981.88 is: 13,775.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,365.38 : 25,344.29 = 9,981.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,365.38/25,344.29 = 9,981.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,365.38x = 25,344.29 × 9,981.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,365.38x = 252,983,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,983,484.83/18,365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,775.02

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