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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,365.70, 25,344.57 and 9,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,365.70, 25,344.57 and 9,982.20 is: 13,775.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,365.70 : 25,344.57 = 9,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,365.70/25,344.57 = 9,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,365.70x = 25,344.57 × 9,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,365.70x = 252,994,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,994,566.65/18,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,775.38

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