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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,379.76, 25,364.46 and 9,996.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,379.76, 25,364.46 and 9,996.26 is: 13,795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,379.76 : 25,364.46 = 9,996.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,379.76/25,364.46 = 9,996.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,379.76x = 25,364.46 × 9,996.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,379.76x = 253,549,736.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,549,736.92/18,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.05

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