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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.59, 25,242.39 and 9,908.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.59, 25,242.39 and 9,908.09 is: 13,673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.59 : 25,242.39 = 9,908.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.59/25,242.39 = 9,908.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.59x = 25,242.39 × 9,908.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.59x = 250,103,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,103,745.72/18,291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.16

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