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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.54, 25,239.64 and 9,906.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.54, 25,239.64 and 9,906.04 is: 13,670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.54 : 25,239.64 = 9,906.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.54/25,239.64 = 9,906.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.54x = 25,239.64 × 9,906.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.54x = 250,024,883.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,024,883.43/18,289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.38

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