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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,306.36, 25,262.73 and 9,922.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,306.36, 25,262.73 and 9,922.86 is: 13,693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306.36 : 25,262.73 = 9,922.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306.36/25,262.73 = 9,922.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306.36x = 25,262.73 × 9,922.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306.36x = 250,678,533.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,678,533.01/18,306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,693.52

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