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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,370.32, 25,351.23 and 9,986.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,370.32, 25,351.23 and 9,986.82 is: 13,781.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,370.32 : 25,351.23 = 9,986.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,370.32/25,351.23 = 9,986.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,370.32x = 25,351.23 × 9,986.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,370.32x = 253,178,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,178,170.79/18,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,781.91

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