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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,366.02, 25,345.60 and 9,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,366.02, 25,345.60 and 9,982.52 is: 13,776.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,366.02 : 25,345.60 = 9,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,366.02/25,345.60 = 9,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,366.02x = 25,345.60 × 9,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,366.02x = 253,012,958.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,012,958.91/18,366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.15

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