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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.21, 25,245.99 and 9,910.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.21, 25,245.99 and 9,910.71 is: 13,676.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.21 : 25,245.99 = 9,910.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.21/25,245.99 = 9,910.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.21x = 25,245.99 × 9,910.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.21x = 250,205,685.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,205,685.55/18,294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.77

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