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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.77, 25,242.72 and 9,908.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.77, 25,242.72 and 9,908.27 is: 13,673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.77 : 25,242.72 = 9,908.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.77/25,242.72 = 9,908.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.77x = 25,242.72 × 9,908.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.77x = 250,111,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,111,685.29/18,291.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.45

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