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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.25, 25,251.59 and 9,914.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.25, 25,251.59 and 9,914.75 is: 13,682.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.25 : 25,251.59 = 9,914.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.25/25,251.59 = 9,914.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.25x = 25,251.59 × 9,914.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.25x = 250,363,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,363,201.95/18,298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.36

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