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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.40, 25,249.02 and 9,912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.40, 25,249.02 and 9,912.90 is: 13,679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.40 : 25,249.02 = 9,912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.40/25,249.02 = 9,912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.40x = 25,249.02 × 9,912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.40x = 250,291,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,291,010.36/18,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.80

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