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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.30, 25,266.60 and 9,925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.30, 25,266.60 and 9,925.80 is: 13,697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.30 : 25,266.60 = 9,925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.30/25,266.60 = 9,925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.30x = 25,266.60 × 9,925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.30x = 250,791,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,791,218.28/18,309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.48

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