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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.22, 25,251.56 and 9,914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.22, 25,251.56 and 9,914.72 is: 13,682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.22 : 25,251.56 = 9,914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.22/25,251.56 = 9,914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.22x = 25,251.56 × 9,914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.22x = 250,361,971.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,361,971.13/18,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.32

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