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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,373.46, 25,355.24 and 9,989.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,373.46, 25,355.24 and 9,989.96 is: 13,786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,373.46 : 25,355.24 = 9,989.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,373.46/25,355.24 = 9,989.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,373.46x = 25,355.24 × 9,989.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,373.46x = 253,297,833.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,297,833.39/18,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.07

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