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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,308.76, 25,266.14 and 9,925.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,308.76, 25,266.14 and 9,925.24 is: 13,696.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,308.76 : 25,266.14 = 9,925.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,308.76/25,266.14 = 9,925.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,308.76x = 25,266.14 × 9,925.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,308.76x = 250,772,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,772,503.37/18,308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,696.86

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