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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,300.54, 25,254.72 and 9,917.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,300.54, 25,254.72 and 9,917.04 is: 13,685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,300.54 : 25,254.72 = 9,917.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,300.54/25,254.72 = 9,917.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,300.54x = 25,254.72 × 9,917.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,300.54x = 250,452,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,452,068.43/18,300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,685.50

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