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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,378.76, 25,362.55 and 9,995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,378.76, 25,362.55 and 9,995.26 is: 13,793.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,378.76 : 25,362.55 = 9,995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,378.76/25,362.55 = 9,995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,378.76x = 25,362.55 × 9,995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,378.76x = 253,505,281.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,505,281.51/18,378.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.38

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