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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.86, 25,248.31 and 9,912.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.86, 25,248.31 and 9,912.36 is: 13,679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.86 : 25,248.31 = 9,912.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.86/25,248.31 = 9,912.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.86x = 25,248.31 × 9,912.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.86x = 250,270,338.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,270,338.11/18,295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.07

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