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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290.14, 25,240.33 and 9,906.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290.14, 25,240.33 and 9,906.66 is: 13,671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290.14 : 25,240.33 = 9,906.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290.14/25,240.33 = 9,906.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290.14x = 25,240.33 × 9,906.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290.14x = 250,047,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,047,367.60/18,290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.16

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