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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.59, 25,271.29 and 9,929.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.59, 25,271.29 and 9,929.09 is: 13,702.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.59 : 25,271.29 = 9,929.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.59/25,271.29 = 9,929.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.59x = 25,271.29 × 9,929.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.59x = 250,920,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,920,912.83/18,312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.10

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