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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381.38, 25,366.32 and 9,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381.38, 25,366.32 and 9,997.88 is: 13,797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381.38 : 25,366.32 = 9,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381.38/25,366.32 = 9,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381.38x = 25,366.32 × 9,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381.38x = 253,609,296.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,609,296.57/18,381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,797.08

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