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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299, 25,252.62 and 9,915.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299, 25,252.62 and 9,915.50 is: 13,683.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299 : 25,252.62 = 9,915.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299/25,252.62 = 9,915.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299x = 25,252.62 × 9,915.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299x = 250,392,353.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,392,353.61/18,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.39

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