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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,368.28, 25,348.20 and 9,984.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,368.28, 25,348.20 and 9,984.78 is: 13,778.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,368.28 : 25,348.20 = 9,984.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,368.28/25,348.20 = 9,984.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,368.28x = 25,348.20 × 9,984.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,368.28x = 253,096,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,096,200.40/18,368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.98

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