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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.50, 25,231.26 and 9,900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.50, 25,231.26 and 9,900 is: 13,662.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.50 : 25,231.26 = 9,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.50/25,231.26 = 9,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.50x = 25,231.26 × 9,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.50x = 249,789,474.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,789,474.00/18,283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,662.02

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