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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.87, 25,249.59 and 9,913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.87, 25,249.59 and 9,913.37 is: 13,680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.87 : 25,249.59 = 9,913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.87/25,249.59 = 9,913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.87x = 25,249.59 × 9,913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.87x = 250,308,401.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,308,401.77/18,296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.40

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