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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290.26, 25,240.68 and 9,906.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290.26, 25,240.68 and 9,906.76 is: 13,671.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290.26 : 25,240.68 = 9,906.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290.26/25,240.68 = 9,906.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290.26x = 25,240.68 × 9,906.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290.26x = 250,053,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,053,359.00/18,290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.39

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