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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.22, 25,252.94 and 9,915.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.22, 25,252.94 and 9,915.72 is: 13,683.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.22 : 25,252.94 = 9,915.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.22/25,252.94 = 9,915.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.22x = 25,252.94 × 9,915.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.22x = 250,401,082.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,401,082.22/18,299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.70

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