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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,378, 25,361.52 and 9,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,378, 25,361.52 and 9,994.44 is: 13,792.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,378 : 25,361.52 = 9,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,378/25,361.52 = 9,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,378x = 25,361.52 × 9,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,378x = 253,474,189.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,474,189.95/18,378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.26

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