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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,382.02, 25,366.95 and 9,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,382.02, 25,366.95 and 9,998.52 is: 13,797.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,382.02 : 25,366.95 = 9,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,382.02/25,366.95 = 9,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,382.02x = 25,366.95 × 9,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,382.02x = 253,631,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,631,956.91/18,382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,797.83

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