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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290.90, 25,241.42 and 9,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290.90, 25,241.42 and 9,907.40 is: 13,672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290.90 : 25,241.42 = 9,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290.90/25,241.42 = 9,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290.90x = 25,241.42 × 9,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290.90x = 250,076,844.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,076,844.51/18,290.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,672.20

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