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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.04, 25,236.18 and 9,903.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.04, 25,236.18 and 9,903.54 is: 13,666.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.04 : 25,236.18 = 9,903.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.04/25,236.18 = 9,903.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.04x = 25,236.18 × 9,903.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.04x = 249,927,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,927,518.08/18,287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.92

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