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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.57, 25,253.51 and 9,916.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.57, 25,253.51 and 9,916.07 is: 13,684.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.57 : 25,253.51 = 9,916.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.57/25,253.51 = 9,916.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.57x = 25,253.51 × 9,916.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.57x = 250,415,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,415,397.06/18,299.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.23

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