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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.29, 25,244.78 and 9,909.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.29, 25,244.78 and 9,909.79 is: 13,675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.29 : 25,244.78 = 9,909.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.29/25,244.78 = 9,909.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.29x = 25,244.78 × 9,909.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.29x = 250,170,292.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,170,292.62/18,293.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.53

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