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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,368.76, 25,348.77 and 9,985.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,368.76, 25,348.77 and 9,985.26 is: 13,779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,368.76 : 25,348.77 = 9,985.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,368.76/25,348.77 = 9,985.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,368.76x = 25,348.77 × 9,985.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,368.76x = 253,114,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,114,059.13/18,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,779.59

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