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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.50, 25,247.88 and 9,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.50, 25,247.88 and 9,912 is: 13,678.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.50 : 25,247.88 = 9,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.50/25,247.88 = 9,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.50x = 25,247.88 × 9,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.50x = 250,256,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,256,986.56/18,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.61

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