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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381.26, 25,366.02 and 9,997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381.26, 25,366.02 and 9,997.76 is: 13,796.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381.26 : 25,366.02 = 9,997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381.26/25,366.02 = 9,997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381.26x = 25,366.02 × 9,997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381.26x = 253,603,380.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,603,380.12/18,381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.84

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