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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,379.24, 25,363.62 and 9,995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,379.24, 25,363.62 and 9,995.56 is: 13,794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,379.24 : 25,363.62 = 9,995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,379.24/25,363.62 = 9,995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,379.24x = 25,363.62 × 9,995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,379.24x = 253,523,585.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,523,585.53/18,379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.02

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