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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,382.55, 25,367.83 and 9,999.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,382.55, 25,367.83 and 9,999.05 is: 13,798.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,382.55 : 25,367.83 = 9,999.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,382.55/25,367.83 = 9,999.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,382.55x = 25,367.83 × 9,999.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,382.55x = 253,654,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,654,048.72/18,382.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.64

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