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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,372, 25,353.54 and 9,988.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,372, 25,353.54 and 9,988.68 is: 13,784.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,372 : 25,353.54 = 9,988.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,372/25,353.54 = 9,988.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,372x = 25,353.54 × 9,988.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,372x = 253,248,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,248,397.93/18,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,784.48

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