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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333, 25,299.54 and 9,949.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333, 25,299.54 and 9,949.50 is: 13,730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333 : 25,299.54 = 9,949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333/25,299.54 = 9,949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333x = 25,299.54 × 9,949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333x = 251,717,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,717,773.23/18,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.31

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