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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,375.85, 25,358.93 and 9,992.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,375.85, 25,358.93 and 9,992.53 is: 13,789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,375.85 : 25,358.93 = 9,992.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,375.85/25,358.93 = 9,992.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,375.85x = 25,358.93 × 9,992.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,375.85x = 253,399,868.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,399,868.79/18,375.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.83

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