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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.79, 25,253.69 and 9,916.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.79, 25,253.69 and 9,916.29 is: 13,684.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.79 : 25,253.69 = 9,916.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.79/25,253.69 = 9,916.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.79x = 25,253.69 × 9,916.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.79x = 250,422,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,422,864.03/18,299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.47

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