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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.83, 25,237.11 and 9,904.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.83, 25,237.11 and 9,904.33 is: 13,667.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.83 : 25,237.11 = 9,904.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.83/25,237.11 = 9,904.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.83x = 25,237.11 × 9,904.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.83x = 249,956,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,956,665.69/18,287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,667.92

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