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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,383.38, 25,369.08 and 9,999.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,383.38, 25,369.08 and 9,999.88 is: 13,799.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,383.38 : 25,369.08 = 9,999.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,383.38/25,369.08 = 9,999.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,383.38x = 25,369.08 × 9,999.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,383.38x = 253,687,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,687,755.71/18,383.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.84

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