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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.26, 25,231.01 and 9,899.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.26, 25,231.01 and 9,899.76 is: 13,661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.26 : 25,231.01 = 9,899.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.26/25,231.01 = 9,899.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.26x = 25,231.01 × 9,899.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.26x = 249,780,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,780,894.06/18,283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,661.73

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