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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,365.92, 25,344.78 and 9,982.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,365.92, 25,344.78 and 9,982.36 is: 13,775.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,365.92 : 25,344.78 = 9,982.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,365.92/25,344.78 = 9,982.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,365.92x = 25,344.78 × 9,982.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,365.92x = 253,000,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,000,718.08/18,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,775.55

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