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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.99, 25,267.77 and 9,926.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.99, 25,267.77 and 9,926.49 is: 13,698.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.99 : 25,267.77 = 9,926.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.99/25,267.77 = 9,926.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.99x = 25,267.77 × 9,926.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.99x = 250,820,266.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,820,266.23/18,309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.55

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