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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,372.96, 25,354.96 and 9,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,372.96, 25,354.96 and 9,989.44 is: 13,785.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,372.96 : 25,354.96 = 9,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,372.96/25,354.96 = 9,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,372.96x = 25,354.96 × 9,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,372.96x = 253,281,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,281,851.62/18,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,785.58

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