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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.92, 25,253.90 and 9,916.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.92, 25,253.90 and 9,916.42 is: 13,684.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.92 : 25,253.90 = 9,916.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.92/25,253.90 = 9,916.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.92x = 25,253.90 × 9,916.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.92x = 250,428,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,428,279.04/18,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.67

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