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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.62, 25,247.86 and 9,912.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.62, 25,247.86 and 9,912.12 is: 13,678.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.62 : 25,247.86 = 9,912.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.62/25,247.86 = 9,912.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.62x = 25,247.86 × 9,912.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.62x = 250,259,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,259,818.06/18,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.67

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