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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381.51, 25,366.50 and 9,998.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381.51, 25,366.50 and 9,998.01 is: 13,797.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381.51 : 25,366.50 = 9,998.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381.51/25,366.50 = 9,998.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381.51x = 25,366.50 × 9,998.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381.51x = 253,614,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,614,520.67/18,381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,797.26

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