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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.13, 25,249.98 and 9,913.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.13, 25,249.98 and 9,913.63 is: 13,680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.13 : 25,249.98 = 9,913.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.13/25,249.98 = 9,913.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.13x = 25,249.98 × 9,913.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.13x = 250,318,959.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,318,959.23/18,297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.78

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