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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,380.28, 25,364.60 and 9,996.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,380.28, 25,364.60 and 9,996.78 is: 13,795.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,380.28 : 25,364.60 = 9,996.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,380.28/25,364.60 = 9,996.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,380.28x = 25,364.60 × 9,996.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,380.28x = 253,564,325.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,564,325.99/18,380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.46

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