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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,378, 25,361.64 and 9,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,378, 25,361.64 and 9,994.68 is: 13,792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,378 : 25,361.64 = 9,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,378/25,361.64 = 9,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,378x = 25,361.64 × 9,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,378x = 253,481,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,481,476.08/18,378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.66

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