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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.91, 25,271.83 and 9,929.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.91, 25,271.83 and 9,929.41 is: 13,702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.91 : 25,271.83 = 9,929.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.91/25,271.83 = 9,929.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.91x = 25,271.83 × 9,929.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.91x = 250,934,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,934,361.52/18,312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.59

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