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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.42, 25,300.08 and 9,949.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.42, 25,300.08 and 9,949.92 is: 13,730.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.42 : 25,300.08 = 9,949.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.42/25,300.08 = 9,949.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.42x = 25,300.08 × 9,949.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.42x = 251,733,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,733,771.99/18,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.87

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