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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,379, 25,362.90 and 9,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,379, 25,362.90 and 9,995.44 is: 13,793.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,379 : 25,362.90 = 9,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,379/25,362.90 = 9,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,379x = 25,362.90 × 9,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,379x = 253,513,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,513,345.18/18,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.64

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