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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,480.56, 25,503.18 and 9,982.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,480.56, 25,503.18 and 9,982.68 is: 13,776.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,480.56 : 25,503.18 = 9,982.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,480.56/25,503.18 = 9,982.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,480.56x = 25,503.18 × 9,982.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,480.56x = 254,590,040.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,590,040.57/18,480.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.10

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