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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.44, 25,246.50 and 9,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.44, 25,246.50 and 9,911 is: 13,677.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.44 : 25,246.50 = 9,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.44/25,246.50 = 9,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.44x = 25,246.50 × 9,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.44x = 250,218,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,218,061.50/18,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.27

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