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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.70, 25,237.05 and 9,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.70, 25,237.05 and 9,904.20 is: 13,667.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.70 : 25,237.05 = 9,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.70/25,237.05 = 9,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.70x = 25,237.05 × 9,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.70x = 249,952,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,952,790.61/18,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,667.81

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