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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.44, 25,239.60 and 9,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.44, 25,239.60 and 9,906 is: 13,670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.44 : 25,239.60 = 9,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.44/25,239.60 = 9,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.44x = 25,239.60 × 9,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.44x = 250,023,477.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,023,477.60/18,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.37

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