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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.72, 25,249.62 and 9,913.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.72, 25,249.62 and 9,913.22 is: 13,680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.72 : 25,249.62 = 9,913.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.72/25,249.62 = 9,913.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.72x = 25,249.62 × 9,913.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.72x = 250,305,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,305,043.59/18,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.32

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