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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,382.38, 25,367.70 and 9,998.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,382.38, 25,367.70 and 9,998.88 is: 13,798.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,382.38 : 25,367.70 = 9,998.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,382.38/25,367.70 = 9,998.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,382.38x = 25,367.70 × 9,998.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,382.38x = 253,648,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,648,588.18/18,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.46

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