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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.76, 25,264.64 and 9,924.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.76, 25,264.64 and 9,924.26 is: 13,695.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.76 : 25,264.64 = 9,924.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.76/25,264.64 = 9,924.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.76x = 25,264.64 × 9,924.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.76x = 250,732,754.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,732,754.65/18,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.44

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