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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,365.96, 25,345.30 and 9,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,365.96, 25,345.30 and 9,982.44 is: 13,775.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,365.96 : 25,345.30 = 9,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,365.96/25,345.30 = 9,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,365.96x = 25,345.30 × 9,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,365.96x = 253,007,936.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,007,936.53/18,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,775.92

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