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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,373.16, 25,354.96 and 9,989.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,373.16, 25,354.96 and 9,989.64 is: 13,785.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,373.16 : 25,354.96 = 9,989.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,373.16/25,354.96 = 9,989.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,373.16x = 25,354.96 × 9,989.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,373.16x = 253,286,922.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,286,922.61/18,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,785.70

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