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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.56, 25,232.56 and 9,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.56, 25,232.56 and 9,901 is: 13,663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.56 : 25,232.56 = 9,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.56/25,232.56 = 9,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.56x = 25,232.56 × 9,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.56x = 249,827,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,827,576.56/18,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.31

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