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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.98, 25,247.06 and 9,911.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.98, 25,247.06 and 9,911.48 is: 13,677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.98 : 25,247.06 = 9,911.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.98/25,247.06 = 9,911.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.98x = 25,247.06 × 9,911.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.98x = 250,235,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,235,554.46/18,294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.83

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