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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,308.36, 25,265.48 and 9,924.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,308.36, 25,265.48 and 9,924.86 is: 13,696.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,308.36 : 25,265.48 = 9,924.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,308.36/25,265.48 = 9,924.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,308.36x = 25,265.48 × 9,924.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,308.36x = 250,756,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,756,351.83/18,308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,696.28

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