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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,373.71, 25,355.70 and 9,990.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,373.71, 25,355.70 and 9,990.21 is: 13,786.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,373.71 : 25,355.70 = 9,990.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,373.71/25,355.70 = 9,990.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,373.71x = 25,355.70 × 9,990.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,373.71x = 253,308,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,308,767.70/18,373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.48

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