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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381.64, 25,367.70 and 9,997.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381.64, 25,367.70 and 9,997.96 is: 13,797.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381.64 : 25,367.70 = 9,997.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381.64/25,367.70 = 9,997.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381.64x = 25,367.70 × 9,997.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381.64x = 253,625,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,625,249.89/18,381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,797.75

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