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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,300.23, 25,254.30 and 9,916.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,300.23, 25,254.30 and 9,916.73 is: 13,685.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,300.23 : 25,254.30 = 9,916.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,300.23/25,254.30 = 9,916.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,300.23x = 25,254.30 × 9,916.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,300.23x = 250,440,074.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,440,074.44/18,300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,685.08

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