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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.78, 25,180.56 and 9,863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.78, 25,180.56 and 9,863.28 is: 13,611.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.78 : 25,180.56 = 9,863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.78/25,180.56 = 9,863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.78x = 25,180.56 × 9,863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.78x = 248,362,913.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,362,913.84/18,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.33

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