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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,368.06, 25,348.13 and 9,984.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,368.06, 25,348.13 and 9,984.56 is: 13,778.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,368.06 : 25,348.13 = 9,984.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,368.06/25,348.13 = 9,984.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,368.06x = 25,348.13 × 9,984.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,368.06x = 253,089,924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,089,924.87/18,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.81

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