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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,308.53, 25,265.77 and 9,925.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,308.53, 25,265.77 and 9,925.03 is: 13,696.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,308.53 : 25,265.77 = 9,925.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,308.53/25,265.77 = 9,925.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,308.53x = 25,265.77 × 9,925.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,308.53x = 250,763,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,763,587.82/18,308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,696.54

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