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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,308.95, 25,266.38 and 9,925.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,308.95, 25,266.38 and 9,925.45 is: 13,697.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,308.95 : 25,266.38 = 9,925.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,308.95/25,266.38 = 9,925.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,308.95x = 25,266.38 × 9,925.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,308.95x = 250,780,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,780,078.58/18,308.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.13

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