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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.62, 25,300.42 and 9,950.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.62, 25,300.42 and 9,950.12 is: 13,731.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.62 : 25,300.42 = 9,950.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.62/25,300.42 = 9,950.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.62x = 25,300.42 × 9,950.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.62x = 251,742,215.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,742,215.05/18,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,731.18

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