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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.26, 25,359.10 and 9,992.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.26, 25,359.10 and 9,992.76 is: 13,789.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.26 : 25,359.10 = 9,992.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.26/25,359.10 = 9,992.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.26x = 25,359.10 × 9,992.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.26x = 253,407,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,407,400.12/18,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.93

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