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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,373.97, 25,356.26 and 9,990.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,373.97, 25,356.26 and 9,990.65 is: 13,787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,373.97 : 25,356.26 = 9,990.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,373.97/25,356.26 = 9,990.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,373.97x = 25,356.26 × 9,990.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,373.97x = 253,325,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,325,342.23/18,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.19

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