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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,365.84, 25,344.86 and 9,982.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,365.84, 25,344.86 and 9,982.34 is: 13,775.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,365.84 : 25,344.86 = 9,982.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,365.84/25,344.86 = 9,982.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,365.84x = 25,344.86 × 9,982.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,365.84x = 253,000,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,000,833.14/18,365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,775.62

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