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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290.50, 25,240.90 and 9,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290.50, 25,240.90 and 9,907 is: 13,671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290.50 : 25,240.90 = 9,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290.50/25,240.90 = 9,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290.50x = 25,240.90 × 9,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290.50x = 250,061,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,061,596.30/18,290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.67

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