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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.21, 25,243.25 and 9,908.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.21, 25,243.25 and 9,908.71 is: 13,674.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.21 : 25,243.25 = 9,908.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.21/25,243.25 = 9,908.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.21x = 25,243.25 × 9,908.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.21x = 250,128,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,128,068.48/18,292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.02

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