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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.63, 25,231.43 and 9,900.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.63, 25,231.43 and 9,900.13 is: 13,662.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.63 : 25,231.43 = 9,900.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.63/25,231.43 = 9,900.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.63x = 25,231.43 × 9,900.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.63x = 249,794,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,794,437.09/18,283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,662.19

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