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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,366.76, 25,346.01 and 9,983.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,366.76, 25,346.01 and 9,983.26 is: 13,776.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,366.76 : 25,346.01 = 9,983.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,366.76/25,346.01 = 9,983.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,366.76x = 25,346.01 × 9,983.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,366.76x = 253,035,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,035,807.79/18,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.83

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