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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.76, 25,199.88 and 9,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.76, 25,199.88 and 9,877.26 is: 13,630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.76 : 25,199.88 = 9,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.76/25,199.88 = 9,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.76x = 25,199.88 × 9,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.76x = 248,905,766.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,905,766.73/18,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.64

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