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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,370.41, 25,351.34 and 9,987.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,370.41, 25,351.34 and 9,987.09 is: 13,782.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,370.41 : 25,351.34 = 9,987.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,370.41/25,351.34 = 9,987.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,370.41x = 25,351.34 × 9,987.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,370.41x = 253,186,025.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,186,025.38/18,370.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,782.28

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