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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.86, 25,246.93 and 9,911.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.86, 25,246.93 and 9,911.36 is: 13,677.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.86 : 25,246.93 = 9,911.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.86/25,246.93 = 9,911.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.86x = 25,246.93 × 9,911.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.86x = 250,231,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,231,436.90/18,294.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.69

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