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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.27, 25,242.03 and 9,907.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.27, 25,242.03 and 9,907.77 is: 13,672.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.27 : 25,242.03 = 9,907.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.27/25,242.03 = 9,907.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.27x = 25,242.03 × 9,907.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.27x = 250,092,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,092,227.57/18,291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,672.76

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