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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.44, 25,251.88 and 9,914.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.44, 25,251.88 and 9,914.94 is: 13,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.44 : 25,251.88 = 9,914.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.44/25,251.88 = 9,914.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.44x = 25,251.88 × 9,914.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.44x = 250,370,875.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,370,875.09/18,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.63

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