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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.51, 25,229.61 and 9,899.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.51, 25,229.61 and 9,899.01 is: 13,660.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.51 : 25,229.61 = 9,899.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.51/25,229.61 = 9,899.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.51x = 25,229.61 × 9,899.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.51x = 249,748,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,748,161.69/18,282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,660.50

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