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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,369.84, 25,350.24 and 9,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,369.84, 25,350.24 and 9,986.40 is: 13,781.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,369.84 : 25,350.24 = 9,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,369.84/25,350.24 = 9,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,369.84x = 25,350.24 × 9,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,369.84x = 253,157,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,157,636.74/18,369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,781.16

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