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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.44, 25,249.19 and 9,912.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.44, 25,249.19 and 9,912.94 is: 13,679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.44 : 25,249.19 = 9,912.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.44/25,249.19 = 9,912.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.44x = 25,249.19 × 9,912.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.44x = 250,293,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,293,592.83/18,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.91

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