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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381, 25,365.96 and 9,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381, 25,365.96 and 9,997.68 is: 13,796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381 : 25,365.96 = 9,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381/25,365.96 = 9,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381x = 25,365.96 × 9,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381x = 253,600,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,600,750.97/18,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.90

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