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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.19, 25,233.59 and 9,901.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.19, 25,233.59 and 9,901.69 is: 13,664.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.19 : 25,233.59 = 9,901.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.19/25,233.59 = 9,901.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.19x = 25,233.59 × 9,901.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.19x = 249,855,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,855,147.44/18,285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.35

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