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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,302.67, 25,257.69 and 9,919.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,302.67, 25,257.69 and 9,919.17 is: 13,688.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,302.67 : 25,257.69 = 9,919.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,302.67/25,257.69 = 9,919.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,302.67x = 25,257.69 × 9,919.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,302.67x = 250,535,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,535,320.92/18,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.46

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