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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.70, 25,250.91 and 9,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.70, 25,250.91 and 9,914.20 is: 13,681.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.70 : 25,250.91 = 9,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.70/25,250.91 = 9,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.70x = 25,250.91 × 9,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.70x = 250,342,445.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,342,445.67/18,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.64

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