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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.42, 25,229.78 and 9,898.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.42, 25,229.78 and 9,898.92 is: 13,660.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.42 : 25,229.78 = 9,898.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.42/25,229.78 = 9,898.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.42x = 25,229.78 × 9,898.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.42x = 249,747,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,747,573.84/18,282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,660.53

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