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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.65, 24,925.45 and 9,995.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.65, 24,925.45 and 9,995.86 is: 13,793.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.65 : 24,925.45 = 9,995.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.65/24,925.45 = 9,995.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.65x = 24,925.45 × 9,995.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.65x = 249,151,134.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,151,134.03/18,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.72

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