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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,370.34, 25,351.27 and 9,986.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,370.34, 25,351.27 and 9,986.84 is: 13,781.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,370.34 : 25,351.27 = 9,986.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,370.34/25,351.27 = 9,986.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,370.34x = 25,351.27 × 9,986.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,370.34x = 253,178,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,178,935.29/18,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,781.94

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