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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,378.56, 25,362.40 and 9,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,378.56, 25,362.40 and 9,995.04 is: 13,793.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,378.56 : 25,362.40 = 9,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,378.56/25,362.40 = 9,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,378.56x = 25,362.40 × 9,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,378.56x = 253,498,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,498,202.50/18,378.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.15

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