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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,301.67, 25,256.27 and 9,918.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,301.67, 25,256.27 and 9,918.17 is: 13,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,301.67 : 25,256.27 = 9,918.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,301.67/25,256.27 = 9,918.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,301.67x = 25,256.27 × 9,918.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,301.67x = 250,495,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,495,803.55/18,301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.05

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