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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,383.49, 25,369.02 and 9,999.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,383.49, 25,369.02 and 9,999.99 is: 13,799.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,383.49 : 25,369.02 = 9,999.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,383.49/25,369.02 = 9,999.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,383.49x = 25,369.02 × 9,999.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,383.49x = 253,689,946.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,689,946.31/18,383.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.88

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