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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.80, 25,271.69 and 9,929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.80, 25,271.69 and 9,929.30 is: 13,702.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.80 : 25,271.69 = 9,929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.80/25,271.69 = 9,929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.80x = 25,271.69 × 9,929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.80x = 250,930,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,930,015.51/18,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.44

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