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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.04, 25,261.12 and 9,921.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.04, 25,261.12 and 9,921.54 is: 13,691.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.04 : 25,261.12 = 9,921.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.04/25,261.12 = 9,921.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.04x = 25,261.12 × 9,921.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.04x = 250,629,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,629,212.52/18,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,691.81

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