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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,286.67, 25,235.52 and 9,903.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,286.67, 25,235.52 and 9,903.17 is: 13,666.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,286.67 : 25,235.52 = 9,903.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,286.67/25,235.52 = 9,903.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,286.67x = 25,235.52 × 9,903.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,286.67x = 249,911,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,911,644.60/18,286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.33

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