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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,379.88, 25,364.50 and 9,996.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,379.88, 25,364.50 and 9,996.38 is: 13,795.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,379.88 : 25,364.50 = 9,996.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,379.88/25,364.50 = 9,996.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,379.88x = 25,364.50 × 9,996.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,379.88x = 253,553,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,553,180.51/18,379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.15

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