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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295, 25,247.28 and 9,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295, 25,247.28 and 9,911.68 is: 13,678.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295 : 25,247.28 = 9,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295/25,247.28 = 9,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295x = 25,247.28 × 9,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295x = 250,242,960.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,242,960.23/18,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.22

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