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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.48, 25,267.30 and 9,926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.48, 25,267.30 and 9,926.12 is: 13,698.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.48 : 25,267.30 = 9,926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.48/25,267.30 = 9,926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.48x = 25,267.30 × 9,926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.48x = 250,806,251.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,806,251.88/18,309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.16

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