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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.76, 25,181.89 and 9,864.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.76, 25,181.89 and 9,864.26 is: 13,612.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.76 : 25,181.89 = 9,864.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.76/25,181.89 = 9,864.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.76x = 25,181.89 × 9,864.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.76x = 248,400,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,400,710.25/18,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.67

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