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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.92, 25,252.52 and 9,915.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.92, 25,252.52 and 9,915.42 is: 13,683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.92 : 25,252.52 = 9,915.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.92/25,252.52 = 9,915.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.92x = 25,252.52 × 9,915.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.92x = 250,389,366.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,389,366.65/18,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.29

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