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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,378.64, 25,362.72 and 9,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,378.64, 25,362.72 and 9,995.16 is: 13,793.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,378.64 : 25,362.72 = 9,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,378.64/25,362.72 = 9,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,378.64x = 25,362.72 × 9,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,378.64x = 253,504,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,504,444.44/18,378.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.43

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