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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.88, 25,262.01 and 9,922.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.88, 25,262.01 and 9,922.38 is: 13,692.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.88 : 25,262.01 = 9,922.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.88/25,262.01 = 9,922.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.88x = 25,262.01 × 9,922.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.88x = 250,659,262.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,659,262.78/18,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,692.83

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