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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.80, 25,177.77 and 9,861.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.80, 25,177.77 and 9,861.30 is: 13,608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.80 : 25,177.77 = 9,861.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.80/25,177.77 = 9,861.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.80x = 25,177.77 × 9,861.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.80x = 248,285,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,285,543.30/18,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.56

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