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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381.06, 25,366.10 and 9,997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381.06, 25,366.10 and 9,997.56 is: 13,796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381.06 : 25,366.10 = 9,997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381.06/25,366.10 = 9,997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381.06x = 25,366.10 × 9,997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381.06x = 253,599,056.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,599,056.73/18,381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.76

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