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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,372.78, 25,354.62 and 9,989.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,372.78, 25,354.62 and 9,989.28 is: 13,785.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,372.78 : 25,354.62 = 9,989.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,372.78/25,354.62 = 9,989.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,372.78x = 25,354.62 × 9,989.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,372.78x = 253,274,398.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,274,398.47/18,372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,785.31

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