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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.52, 25,232.36 and 9,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.52, 25,232.36 and 9,901.02 is: 13,663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.52 : 25,232.36 = 9,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.52/25,232.36 = 9,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.52x = 25,232.36 × 9,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.52x = 249,826,101.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,826,101.01/18,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.26

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