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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,371.96, 25,353.17 and 9,988.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,371.96, 25,353.17 and 9,988.46 is: 13,784.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,371.96 : 25,353.17 = 9,988.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,371.96/25,353.17 = 9,988.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,371.96x = 25,353.17 × 9,988.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,371.96x = 253,239,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,239,124.42/18,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,784.00

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