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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,303.67, 25,259.07 and 9,920.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,303.67, 25,259.07 and 9,920.17 is: 13,689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,303.67 : 25,259.07 = 9,920.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,303.67/25,259.07 = 9,920.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,303.67x = 25,259.07 × 9,920.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,303.67x = 250,574,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,574,268.44/18,303.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,689.84

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