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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.84, 25,261.98 and 9,922.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.84, 25,261.98 and 9,922.34 is: 13,692.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.84 : 25,261.98 = 9,922.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.84/25,261.98 = 9,922.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.84x = 25,261.98 × 9,922.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.84x = 250,657,954.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,657,954.63/18,305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,692.79

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