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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.06, 25,236.09 and 9,903.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.06, 25,236.09 and 9,903.56 is: 13,666.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.06 : 25,236.09 = 9,903.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.06/25,236.09 = 9,903.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.06x = 25,236.09 × 9,903.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.06x = 249,927,005.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,927,005.30/18,287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.88

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