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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.60, 25,234.08 and 9,902.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.60, 25,234.08 and 9,902.04 is: 13,664.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.60 : 25,234.08 = 9,902.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.60/25,234.08 = 9,902.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.60x = 25,234.08 × 9,902.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.60x = 249,868,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,868,869.52/18,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.79

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