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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.92, 25,248.42 and 9,912.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.92, 25,248.42 and 9,912.42 is: 13,679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.92 : 25,248.42 = 9,912.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.92/25,248.42 = 9,912.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.92x = 25,248.42 × 9,912.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.92x = 250,272,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,272,943.38/18,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.17

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