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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,368.08, 25,347.36 and 9,984.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,368.08, 25,347.36 and 9,984.52 is: 13,778.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,368.08 : 25,347.36 = 9,984.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,368.08/25,347.36 = 9,984.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,368.08x = 25,347.36 × 9,984.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,368.08x = 253,081,222.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,081,222.87/18,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.32

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