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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,375.26, 25,357.73 and 9,991.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,375.26, 25,357.73 and 9,991.76 is: 13,788.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,375.26 : 25,357.73 = 9,991.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,375.26/25,357.73 = 9,991.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,375.26x = 25,357.73 × 9,991.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,375.26x = 253,368,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,368,175.56/18,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,788.55

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