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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.87, 25,248.44 and 9,912.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.87, 25,248.44 and 9,912.43 is: 13,679.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.87 : 25,248.44 = 9,912.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.87/25,248.44 = 9,912.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.87x = 25,248.44 × 9,912.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.87x = 250,273,394.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,273,394.11/18,295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.23

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