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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,382.28, 25,367.36 and 9,998.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,382.28, 25,367.36 and 9,998.76 is: 13,798.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,382.28 : 25,367.36 = 9,998.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,382.28/25,367.36 = 9,998.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,382.28x = 25,367.36 × 9,998.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,382.28x = 253,642,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,642,144.47/18,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.19

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