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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,370.84, 25,351.62 and 9,987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,370.84, 25,351.62 and 9,987.40 is: 13,782.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,370.84 : 25,351.62 = 9,987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,370.84/25,351.62 = 9,987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,370.84x = 25,351.62 × 9,987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,370.84x = 253,196,769.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,196,769.59/18,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,782.54

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