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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.50, 25,242.28 and 9,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.50, 25,242.28 and 9,908 is: 13,673.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.50 : 25,242.28 = 9,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.50/25,242.28 = 9,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.50x = 25,242.28 × 9,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.50x = 250,100,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,100,510.24/18,291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.05

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