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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.72, 25,199.80 and 9,877.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.72, 25,199.80 and 9,877.22 is: 13,630.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.72 : 25,199.80 = 9,877.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.72/25,199.80 = 9,877.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.72x = 25,199.80 × 9,877.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.72x = 248,903,912.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,903,912.36/18,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.56

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