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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,497.76, 25,526.87 and 9,999.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,497.76, 25,526.87 and 9,999.88 is: 13,799.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,497.76 : 25,526.87 = 9,999.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,497.76/25,526.87 = 9,999.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,497.76x = 25,526.87 × 9,999.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,497.76x = 255,265,586.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,265,586.78/18,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.81

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