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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.64, 25,264.48 and 9,924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.64, 25,264.48 and 9,924.12 is: 13,695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.64 : 25,264.48 = 9,924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.64/25,264.48 = 9,924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.64x = 25,264.48 × 9,924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.64x = 250,727,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,727,731.26/18,307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.25

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