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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.36, 25,247.63 and 9,911.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.36, 25,247.63 and 9,911.86 is: 13,678.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.36 : 25,247.63 = 9,911.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.36/25,247.63 = 9,911.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.36x = 25,247.63 × 9,911.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.36x = 250,250,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,250,924.33/18,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.38

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