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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,368.96, 25,349.44 and 9,985.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,368.96, 25,349.44 and 9,985.44 is: 13,780.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,368.96 : 25,349.44 = 9,985.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,368.96/25,349.44 = 9,985.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,368.96x = 25,349.44 × 9,985.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,368.96x = 253,125,312.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,125,312.15/18,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,780.06

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