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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,372.09, 25,353.51 and 9,988.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,372.09, 25,353.51 and 9,988.59 is: 13,784.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,372.09 : 25,353.51 = 9,988.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,372.09/25,353.51 = 9,988.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,372.09x = 25,353.51 × 9,988.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,372.09x = 253,245,816.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,245,816.45/18,372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,784.27

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