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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,370.12, 25,351.14 and 9,987.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,370.12, 25,351.14 and 9,987.16 is: 13,782.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,370.12 : 25,351.14 = 9,987.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,370.12/25,351.14 = 9,987.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,370.12x = 25,351.14 × 9,987.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,370.12x = 253,185,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,185,891.36/18,370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,782.48

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