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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.64, 25,239.64 and 9,906.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.64, 25,239.64 and 9,906.16 is: 13,670.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.64 : 25,239.64 = 9,906.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.64/25,239.64 = 9,906.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.64x = 25,239.64 × 9,906.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.64x = 250,027,912.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,027,912.18/18,289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.47

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