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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,383.16, 25,368.68 and 9,999.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,383.16, 25,368.68 and 9,999.68 is: 13,799.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,383.16 : 25,368.68 = 9,999.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,383.16/25,368.68 = 9,999.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,383.16x = 25,368.68 × 9,999.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,383.16x = 253,678,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,678,682.02/18,383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.51

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