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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.47, 25,242.08 and 9,907.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.47, 25,242.08 and 9,907.97 is: 13,672.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.47 : 25,242.08 = 9,907.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.47/25,242.08 = 9,907.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.47x = 25,242.08 × 9,907.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.47x = 250,097,595.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,097,595.63/18,291.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,672.91

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