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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,380.13, 25,364.78 and 9,996.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,380.13, 25,364.78 and 9,996.63 is: 13,795.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,380.13 : 25,364.78 = 9,996.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,380.13/25,364.78 = 9,996.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,380.13x = 25,364.78 × 9,996.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,380.13x = 253,562,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,562,320.69/18,380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.46

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