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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.99, 25,265.01 and 9,924.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.99, 25,265.01 and 9,924.49 is: 13,695.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.99 : 25,265.01 = 9,924.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.99/25,265.01 = 9,924.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.99x = 25,265.01 × 9,924.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.99x = 250,742,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,742,339.09/18,307.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.79

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