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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,288.50, 25,238.16 and 9,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,288.50, 25,238.16 and 9,905 is: 13,668.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,288.50 : 25,238.16 = 9,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,288.50/25,238.16 = 9,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,288.50x = 25,238.16 × 9,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,288.50x = 249,983,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,983,974.80/18,288.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.92

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