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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.54, 25,246.50 and 9,911.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.54, 25,246.50 and 9,911.04 is: 13,677.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.54 : 25,246.50 = 9,911.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.54/25,246.50 = 9,911.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.54x = 25,246.50 × 9,911.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.54x = 250,219,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,219,071.36/18,294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.25

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