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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.22, 25,244.64 and 9,909.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.22, 25,244.64 and 9,909.72 is: 13,675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.22 : 25,244.64 = 9,909.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.22/25,244.64 = 9,909.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.22x = 25,244.64 × 9,909.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.22x = 250,167,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,167,313.90/18,293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.41

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