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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.68, 25,252.29 and 9,915.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.68, 25,252.29 and 9,915.18 is: 13,683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.68 : 25,252.29 = 9,915.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.68/25,252.29 = 9,915.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.68x = 25,252.29 × 9,915.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.68x = 250,381,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,381,000.76/18,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.01

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