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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.13, 25,238.99 and 9,905.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.13, 25,238.99 and 9,905.63 is: 13,669.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.13 : 25,238.99 = 9,905.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.13/25,238.99 = 9,905.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.13x = 25,238.99 × 9,905.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.13x = 250,007,995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,007,995.08/18,289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.76

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