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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,370.76, 25,351.52 and 9,987.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,370.76, 25,351.52 and 9,987.26 is: 13,782.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,370.76 : 25,351.52 = 9,987.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,370.76/25,351.52 = 9,987.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,370.76x = 25,351.52 × 9,987.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,370.76x = 253,192,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,192,044.94/18,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,782.34

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