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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,483.06, 25,506.63 and 9,985.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,483.06, 25,506.63 and 9,985.18 is: 13,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,483.06 : 25,506.63 = 9,985.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,483.06/25,506.63 = 9,985.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,483.06x = 25,506.63 × 9,985.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,483.06x = 254,688,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,688,291.74/18,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,779.55

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