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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.38, 25,233.83 and 9,901.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.38, 25,233.83 and 9,901.88 is: 13,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.38 : 25,233.83 = 9,901.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.38/25,233.83 = 9,901.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.38x = 25,233.83 × 9,901.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.38x = 249,862,307.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,862,307.09/18,285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.59

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