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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.91, 25,200.05 and 9,877.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.91, 25,200.05 and 9,877.41 is: 13,630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.91 : 25,200.05 = 9,877.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.91/25,200.05 = 9,877.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.91x = 25,200.05 × 9,877.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.91x = 248,911,176.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,911,176.48/18,260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.82

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