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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381.88, 25,367.25 and 9,998.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381.88, 25,367.25 and 9,998.38 is: 13,797.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381.88 : 25,367.25 = 9,998.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381.88/25,367.25 = 9,998.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381.88x = 25,367.25 × 9,998.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381.88x = 253,631,405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,631,405.06/18,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,797.90

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