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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,380.83, 25,365.57 and 9,997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,380.83, 25,365.57 and 9,997.33 is: 13,796.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,380.83 : 25,365.57 = 9,997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,380.83/25,365.57 = 9,997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,380.83x = 25,365.57 × 9,997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,380.83x = 253,587,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,587,973.93/18,380.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.33

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