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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.39, 25,177.24 and 9,860.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.39, 25,177.24 and 9,860.89 is: 13,608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.39 : 25,177.24 = 9,860.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.39/25,177.24 = 9,860.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.39x = 25,177.24 × 9,860.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.39x = 248,269,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,269,994.14/18,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.02

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