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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.02, 25,248.59 and 9,912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.02, 25,248.59 and 9,912.52 is: 13,679.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.02 : 25,248.59 = 9,912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.02/25,248.59 = 9,912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.02x = 25,248.59 × 9,912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.02x = 250,277,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,277,153.35/18,296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.32

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