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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.71, 25,264.67 and 9,924.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.71, 25,264.67 and 9,924.21 is: 13,695.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.71 : 25,264.67 = 9,924.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.71/25,264.67 = 9,924.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.71x = 25,264.67 × 9,924.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.71x = 250,731,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,731,841.04/18,307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.42

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