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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,302, 25,256.76 and 9,918.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,302, 25,256.76 and 9,918.50 is: 13,687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,302 : 25,256.76 = 9,918.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,302/25,256.76 = 9,918.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,302x = 25,256.76 × 9,918.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,302x = 250,509,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,509,174.06/18,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.53

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