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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,365.67, 25,344.81 and 9,982.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,365.67, 25,344.81 and 9,982.17 is: 13,775.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,365.67 : 25,344.81 = 9,982.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,365.67/25,344.81 = 9,982.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,365.67x = 25,344.81 × 9,982.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,365.67x = 252,996,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,996,202.04/18,365.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,775.50

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