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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,288.70, 25,238.43 and 9,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,288.70, 25,238.43 and 9,905.20 is: 13,669.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,288.70 : 25,238.43 = 9,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,288.70/25,238.43 = 9,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,288.70x = 25,238.43 × 9,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,288.70x = 249,991,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,991,696.84/18,288.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.19

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