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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.71, 25,267.41 and 9,926.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.71, 25,267.41 and 9,926.21 is: 13,698.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.71 : 25,267.41 = 9,926.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.71/25,267.41 = 9,926.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.71x = 25,267.41 × 9,926.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.71x = 250,809,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,809,491.48/18,309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.17

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