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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,375.80, 25,358.54 and 9,992.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,375.80, 25,358.54 and 9,992.30 is: 13,789.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,375.80 : 25,358.54 = 9,992.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,375.80/25,358.54 = 9,992.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,375.80x = 25,358.54 × 9,992.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,375.80x = 253,389,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,389,962.49/18,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.33

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