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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.55, 25,252.01 and 9,915.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.55, 25,252.01 and 9,915.05 is: 13,682.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.55 : 25,252.01 = 9,915.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.55/25,252.01 = 9,915.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.55x = 25,252.01 × 9,915.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.55x = 250,374,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,374,941.75/18,298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.77

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