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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.01, 25,299.57 and 9,949.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.01, 25,299.57 and 9,949.51 is: 13,730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.01 : 25,299.57 = 9,949.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.01/25,299.57 = 9,949.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.01x = 25,299.57 × 9,949.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.01x = 251,718,324.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,718,324.71/18,333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.33

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