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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.66, 25,237.02 and 9,904.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.66, 25,237.02 and 9,904.16 is: 13,667.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.66 : 25,237.02 = 9,904.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.66/25,237.02 = 9,904.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.66x = 25,237.02 × 9,904.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.66x = 249,951,484.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,951,484.00/18,287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,667.77

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