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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,382.86, 25,368.36 and 9,999.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,382.86, 25,368.36 and 9,999.36 is: 13,799.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,382.86 : 25,368.36 = 9,999.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,382.86/25,368.36 = 9,999.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,382.86x = 25,368.36 × 9,999.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,382.86x = 253,667,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,667,364.25/18,382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.12

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