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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,369, 25,349.34 and 9,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,369, 25,349.34 and 9,985.80 is: 13,780.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,369 : 25,349.34 = 9,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,369/25,349.34 = 9,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,369x = 25,349.34 × 9,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,369x = 253,133,439.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,133,439.37/18,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,780.47

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