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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.70, 25,177.68 and 9,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.70, 25,177.68 and 9,861.20 is: 13,608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.70 : 25,177.68 = 9,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.70/25,177.68 = 9,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.70x = 25,177.68 × 9,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.70x = 248,282,012.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,282,012.13/18,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.45

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