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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,368.67, 25,348.71 and 9,985.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,368.67, 25,348.71 and 9,985.17 is: 13,779.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,368.67 : 25,348.71 = 9,985.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,368.67/25,348.71 = 9,985.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,368.67x = 25,348.71 × 9,985.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,368.67x = 253,111,311.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,111,311.13/18,368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,779.51

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