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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.44, 25,200.82 and 9,877.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.44, 25,200.82 and 9,877.94 is: 13,631.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.44 : 25,200.82 = 9,877.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.44/25,200.82 = 9,877.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.44x = 25,200.82 × 9,877.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.44x = 248,932,187.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,932,187.91/18,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,631.57

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