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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,365.69, 25,344.85 and 9,982.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,365.69, 25,344.85 and 9,982.19 is: 13,775.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,365.69 : 25,344.85 = 9,982.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,365.69/25,344.85 = 9,982.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,365.69x = 25,344.85 × 9,982.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,365.69x = 252,997,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,997,108.22/18,365.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,775.53

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