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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,368.63, 25,348.77 and 9,985.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,368.63, 25,348.77 and 9,985.13 is: 13,779.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,368.63 : 25,348.77 = 9,985.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,368.63/25,348.77 = 9,985.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,368.63x = 25,348.77 × 9,985.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,368.63x = 253,110,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,110,637.05/18,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,779.51

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