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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,313.41, 25,272.52 and 9,929.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,313.41, 25,272.52 and 9,929.91 is: 13,703.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,313.41 : 25,272.52 = 9,929.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,313.41/25,272.52 = 9,929.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,313.41x = 25,272.52 × 9,929.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,313.41x = 250,953,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,953,849.07/18,313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,703.28

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