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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.90, 25,242.80 and 9,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.90, 25,242.80 and 9,908.40 is: 13,673.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.90 : 25,242.80 = 9,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.90/25,242.80 = 9,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.90x = 25,242.80 × 9,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.90x = 250,115,759.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,115,759.52/18,291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.58

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