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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.26, 25,261.24 and 9,921.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.26, 25,261.24 and 9,921.76 is: 13,692.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.26 : 25,261.24 = 9,921.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.26/25,261.24 = 9,921.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.26x = 25,261.24 × 9,921.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.26x = 250,635,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,635,960.58/18,305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,692.02

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