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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,374.54, 25,357.02 and 9,991.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,374.54, 25,357.02 and 9,991.04 is: 13,787.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,374.54 : 25,357.02 = 9,991.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,374.54/25,357.02 = 9,991.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,374.54x = 25,357.02 × 9,991.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,374.54x = 253,343,001.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,343,001.10/18,374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.72

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