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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,366.14, 25,345.30 and 9,982.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,366.14, 25,345.30 and 9,982.64 is: 13,776.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,366.14 : 25,345.30 = 9,982.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,366.14/25,345.30 = 9,982.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,366.14x = 25,345.30 × 9,982.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,366.14x = 253,013,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,013,005.59/18,366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.06

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