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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.03, 25,229.28 and 9,898.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.03, 25,229.28 and 9,898.53 is: 13,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.03 : 25,229.28 = 9,898.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.03/25,229.28 = 9,898.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.03x = 25,229.28 × 9,898.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.03x = 249,732,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,732,784.96/18,282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,660.01

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