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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,369.08, 25,348.74 and 9,985.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,369.08, 25,348.74 and 9,985.52 is: 13,779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,369.08 : 25,348.74 = 9,985.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,369.08/25,348.74 = 9,985.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,369.08x = 25,348.74 × 9,985.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,369.08x = 253,120,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,120,350.24/18,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,779.70

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