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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.93, 25,234.51 and 9,902.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.93, 25,234.51 and 9,902.43 is: 13,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.93 : 25,234.51 = 9,902.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.93/25,234.51 = 9,902.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.93x = 25,234.51 × 9,902.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.93x = 249,882,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,882,968.86/18,285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.31

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