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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.84, 25,234.46 and 9,902.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.84, 25,234.46 and 9,902.34 is: 13,665.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.84 : 25,234.46 = 9,902.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.84/25,234.46 = 9,902.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.84x = 25,234.46 × 9,902.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.84x = 249,880,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,880,202.64/18,285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.23

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