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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,482.81, 25,506.27 and 9,984.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,482.81, 25,506.27 and 9,984.94 is: 13,779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,482.81 : 25,506.27 = 9,984.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,482.81/25,506.27 = 9,984.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,482.81x = 25,506.27 × 9,984.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,482.81x = 254,678,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,678,575.57/18,482.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,779.21

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