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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.47, 25,233.95 and 9,901.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.47, 25,233.95 and 9,901.97 is: 13,664.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.47 : 25,233.95 = 9,901.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.47/25,233.95 = 9,901.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.47x = 25,233.95 × 9,901.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.47x = 249,865,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,865,753.40/18,285.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.72

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