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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,367.01, 25,346.34 and 9,983.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,367.01, 25,346.34 and 9,983.51 is: 13,777.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,367.01 : 25,346.34 = 9,983.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,367.01/25,346.34 = 9,983.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,367.01x = 25,346.34 × 9,983.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,367.01x = 253,045,312.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,045,312.12/18,367.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,777.17

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