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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,368.14, 25,348.06 and 9,984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,368.14, 25,348.06 and 9,984.64 is: 13,778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,368.14 : 25,348.06 = 9,984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,368.14/25,348.06 = 9,984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,368.14x = 25,348.06 × 9,984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,368.14x = 253,091,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,091,253.80/18,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.82

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