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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.84, 25,359.78 and 9,993.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.84, 25,359.78 and 9,993.16 is: 13,790.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.84 : 25,359.78 = 9,993.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.84/25,359.78 = 9,993.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.84x = 25,359.78 × 9,993.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.84x = 253,424,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,424,339.10/18,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,790.42

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