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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.08, 25,229.28 and 9,898.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.08, 25,229.28 and 9,898.58 is: 13,660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.08 : 25,229.28 = 9,898.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.08/25,229.28 = 9,898.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.08x = 25,229.28 × 9,898.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.08x = 249,734,046.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,734,046.42/18,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,660.05

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