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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.20, 25,247.37 and 9,911.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.20, 25,247.37 and 9,911.70 is: 13,678.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.20 : 25,247.37 = 9,911.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.20/25,247.37 = 9,911.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.20x = 25,247.37 × 9,911.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.20x = 250,244,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,244,357.23/18,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.14

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