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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,379.39, 25,363.57 and 9,995.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,379.39, 25,363.57 and 9,995.89 is: 13,794.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,379.39 : 25,363.57 = 9,995.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,379.39/25,363.57 = 9,995.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,379.39x = 25,363.57 × 9,995.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,379.39x = 253,531,328.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,531,328.91/18,379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.33

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