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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.64, 25,230.10 and 9,899.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.64, 25,230.10 and 9,899.12 is: 13,660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.64 : 25,230.10 = 9,899.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.64/25,230.10 = 9,899.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.64x = 25,230.10 × 9,899.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.64x = 249,755,787.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,755,787.51/18,282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,660.82

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