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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.68, 25,232.94 and 9,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.68, 25,232.94 and 9,901.24 is: 13,663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.68 : 25,232.94 = 9,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.68/25,232.94 = 9,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.68x = 25,232.94 × 9,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.68x = 249,837,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,837,394.85/18,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.76

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