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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,371.78, 25,353.24 and 9,988.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,371.78, 25,353.24 and 9,988.28 is: 13,783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,371.78 : 25,353.24 = 9,988.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,371.78/25,353.24 = 9,988.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,371.78x = 25,353.24 × 9,988.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,371.78x = 253,235,133.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,235,133.26/18,371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,783.92

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