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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.50, 25,239.69 and 9,906.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.50, 25,239.69 and 9,906.18 is: 13,670.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.50 : 25,239.69 = 9,906.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.50/25,239.69 = 9,906.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.50x = 25,239.69 × 9,906.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.50x = 250,028,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,028,912.28/18,289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.63

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