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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.74, 25,252.26 and 9,915.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.74, 25,252.26 and 9,915.24 is: 13,683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.74 : 25,252.26 = 9,915.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.74/25,252.26 = 9,915.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.74x = 25,252.26 × 9,915.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.74x = 250,382,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,382,218.44/18,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.03

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