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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,370, 25,350.54 and 9,986.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,370, 25,350.54 and 9,986.44 is: 13,781.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,370 : 25,350.54 = 9,986.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,370/25,350.54 = 9,986.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,370x = 25,350.54 × 9,986.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,370x = 253,161,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,161,646.68/18,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,781.25

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