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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.28, 25,251.68 and 9,914.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.28, 25,251.68 and 9,914.78 is: 13,682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.28 : 25,251.68 = 9,914.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.28/25,251.68 = 9,914.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.28x = 25,251.68 × 9,914.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.28x = 250,364,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,364,939.75/18,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.43

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