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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.12, 25,247.40 and 9,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.12, 25,247.40 and 9,911.68 is: 13,678.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.12 : 25,247.40 = 9,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.12/25,247.40 = 9,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.12x = 25,247.40 × 9,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.12x = 250,244,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,244,149.63/18,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.19

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