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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,286.94, 25,235.86 and 9,903.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,286.94, 25,235.86 and 9,903.38 is: 13,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,286.94 : 25,235.86 = 9,903.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,286.94/25,235.86 = 9,903.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,286.94x = 25,235.86 × 9,903.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,286.94x = 249,920,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,920,160.27/18,286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.60

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