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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.61, 25,246.59 and 9,911.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.61, 25,246.59 and 9,911.11 is: 13,677.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.61 : 25,246.59 = 9,911.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.61/25,246.59 = 9,911.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.61x = 25,246.59 × 9,911.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.61x = 250,221,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,221,677.67/18,294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.34

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