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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,286.52, 25,235.12 and 9,903.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,286.52, 25,235.12 and 9,903.02 is: 13,666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,286.52 : 25,235.12 = 9,903.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,286.52/25,235.12 = 9,903.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,286.52x = 25,235.12 × 9,903.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,286.52x = 249,903,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,903,898.06/18,286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.02

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