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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,379.50, 25,363.74 and 9,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,379.50, 25,363.74 and 9,996 is: 13,794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,379.50 : 25,363.74 = 9,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,379.50/25,363.74 = 9,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,379.50x = 25,363.74 × 9,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,379.50x = 253,535,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,535,945.04/18,379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.50

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