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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,374.64, 25,357.20 and 9,991.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,374.64, 25,357.20 and 9,991.14 is: 13,787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,374.64 : 25,357.20 = 9,991.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,374.64/25,357.20 = 9,991.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,374.64x = 25,357.20 × 9,991.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,374.64x = 253,347,335.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,347,335.21/18,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.88

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