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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.20, 25,239.12 and 9,905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.20, 25,239.12 and 9,905.70 is: 13,669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.20 : 25,239.12 = 9,905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.20/25,239.12 = 9,905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.20x = 25,239.12 × 9,905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.20x = 250,011,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,011,150.98/18,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.88

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