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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,480.86, 25,503.60 and 9,982.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,480.86, 25,503.60 and 9,982.98 is: 13,776.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,480.86 : 25,503.60 = 9,982.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,480.86/25,503.60 = 9,982.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,480.86x = 25,503.60 × 9,982.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,480.86x = 254,601,992.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,601,992.49/18,480.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.52

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