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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.08, 25,200.30 and 9,877.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.08, 25,200.30 and 9,877.58 is: 13,631.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.08 : 25,200.30 = 9,877.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.08/25,200.30 = 9,877.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.08x = 25,200.30 × 9,877.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.08x = 248,917,979.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,917,979.27/18,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,631.07

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