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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,380.64, 25,365.48 and 9,997.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,380.64, 25,365.48 and 9,997.14 is: 13,796.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,380.64 : 25,365.48 = 9,997.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,380.64/25,365.48 = 9,997.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,380.64x = 25,365.48 × 9,997.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,380.64x = 253,582,254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,582,254.73/18,380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.16

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