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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.56, 25,242.45 and 9,908.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.56, 25,242.45 and 9,908.06 is: 13,673.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.56 : 25,242.45 = 9,908.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.56/25,242.45 = 9,908.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.56x = 25,242.45 × 9,908.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.56x = 250,103,709.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,103,709.15/18,291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.18

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