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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.97, 25,248.40 and 9,912.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.97, 25,248.40 and 9,912.47 is: 13,679.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.97 : 25,248.40 = 9,912.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.97/25,248.40 = 9,912.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.97x = 25,248.40 × 9,912.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.97x = 250,274,007.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,274,007.55/18,295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.19

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