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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.84, 25,267.50 and 9,926.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.84, 25,267.50 and 9,926.34 is: 13,698.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.84 : 25,267.50 = 9,926.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.84/25,267.50 = 9,926.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.84x = 25,267.50 × 9,926.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.84x = 250,813,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,813,795.95/18,309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.31

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