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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.88, 25,361.73 and 9,994.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.88, 25,361.73 and 9,994.38 is: 13,792.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.88 : 25,361.73 = 9,994.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.88/25,361.73 = 9,994.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.88x = 25,361.73 × 9,994.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.88x = 253,474,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,474,767.08/18,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.38

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