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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,366.56, 25,346.06 and 9,983.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,366.56, 25,346.06 and 9,983.06 is: 13,776.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,366.56 : 25,346.06 = 9,983.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,366.56/25,346.06 = 9,983.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,366.56x = 25,346.06 × 9,983.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,366.56x = 253,031,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,031,237.74/18,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.74

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