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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.66, 25,267.33 and 9,926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.66, 25,267.33 and 9,926.16 is: 13,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.66 : 25,267.33 = 9,926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.66/25,267.33 = 9,926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.66x = 25,267.33 × 9,926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.66x = 250,807,478.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,807,478.01/18,309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.10

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