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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376, 25,359.09 and 9,992.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376, 25,359.09 and 9,992.50 is: 13,789.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376 : 25,359.09 = 9,992.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376/25,359.09 = 9,992.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376x = 25,359.09 × 9,992.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376x = 253,400,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,400,706.83/18,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.76

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