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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,374.17, 25,356.27 and 9,990.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,374.17, 25,356.27 and 9,990.67 is: 13,787.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,374.17 : 25,356.27 = 9,990.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,374.17/25,356.27 = 9,990.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,374.17x = 25,356.27 × 9,990.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,374.17x = 253,326,126.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,326,126.00/18,374.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.08

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