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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,367.10, 25,346.88 and 9,983.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,367.10, 25,346.88 and 9,983.78 is: 13,777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,367.10 : 25,346.88 = 9,983.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,367.10/25,346.88 = 9,983.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,367.10x = 25,346.88 × 9,983.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,367.10x = 253,057,673.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,057,673.61/18,367.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,777.77

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