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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.93, 24,925.87 and 9,996.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.93, 24,925.87 and 9,996.23 is: 13,794.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.93 : 24,925.87 = 9,996.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.93/24,925.87 = 9,996.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.93x = 24,925.87 × 9,996.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.93x = 249,164,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,164,729.47/18,062.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.26

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