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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.77, 25,249.82 and 9,913.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.77, 25,249.82 and 9,913.27 is: 13,680.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.77 : 25,249.82 = 9,913.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.77/25,249.82 = 9,913.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.77x = 25,249.82 × 9,913.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.77x = 250,308,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,308,283.11/18,296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.46

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