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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,382.27, 25,367.37 and 9,998.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,382.27, 25,367.37 and 9,998.77 is: 13,798.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,382.27 : 25,367.37 = 9,998.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,382.27/25,367.37 = 9,998.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,382.27x = 25,367.37 × 9,998.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,382.27x = 253,642,498.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,642,498.13/18,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.21

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