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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,300.09, 25,254.15 and 9,916.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,300.09, 25,254.15 and 9,916.59 is: 13,684.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,300.09 : 25,254.15 = 9,916.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,300.09/25,254.15 = 9,916.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,300.09x = 25,254.15 × 9,916.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,300.09x = 250,435,108.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,435,108.86/18,300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.91

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