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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,373.74, 25,354.89 and 9,990.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,373.74, 25,354.89 and 9,990.24 is: 13,786.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,373.74 : 25,354.89 = 9,990.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,373.74/25,354.89 = 9,990.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,373.74x = 25,354.89 × 9,990.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,373.74x = 253,301,436.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,301,436.27/18,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.06

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