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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.78, 25,181.96 and 9,864.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.78, 25,181.96 and 9,864.28 is: 13,612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.78 : 25,181.96 = 9,864.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.78/25,181.96 = 9,864.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.78x = 25,181.96 × 9,864.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.78x = 248,401,886.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,401,886.54/18,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.72

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