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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,369.09, 25,349.27 and 9,985.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,369.09, 25,349.27 and 9,985.77 is: 13,780.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,369.09 : 25,349.27 = 9,985.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,369.09/25,349.27 = 9,985.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,369.09x = 25,349.27 × 9,985.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,369.09x = 253,131,929.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,131,929.96/18,369.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,780.32

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