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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.92, 25,251.15 and 9,914.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.92, 25,251.15 and 9,914.42 is: 13,681.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.92 : 25,251.15 = 9,914.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.92/25,251.15 = 9,914.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.92x = 25,251.15 × 9,914.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.92x = 250,350,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,350,553.93/18,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.91

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