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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.84, 25,251.24 and 9,914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.84, 25,251.24 and 9,914.32 is: 13,681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.84 : 25,251.24 = 9,914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.84/25,251.24 = 9,914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.84x = 25,251.24 × 9,914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.84x = 250,348,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,348,873.76/18,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.88

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