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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.02, 25,270.86 and 9,928.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.02, 25,270.86 and 9,928.52 is: 13,701.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.02 : 25,270.86 = 9,928.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.02/25,270.86 = 9,928.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.02x = 25,270.86 × 9,928.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.02x = 250,902,238.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,902,238.93/18,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,701.51

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