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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.67, 25,232.76 and 9,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.67, 25,232.76 and 9,901.17 is: 13,663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.67 : 25,232.76 = 9,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.67/25,232.76 = 9,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.67x = 25,232.76 × 9,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.67x = 249,833,846.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,833,846.33/18,284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.57

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