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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,288.76, 25,238.49 and 9,905.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,288.76, 25,238.49 and 9,905.26 is: 13,669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,288.76 : 25,238.49 = 9,905.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,288.76/25,238.49 = 9,905.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,288.76x = 25,238.49 × 9,905.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,288.76x = 249,993,868.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,993,868.55/18,288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.26

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