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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.52, 25,200.90 and 9,878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.52, 25,200.90 and 9,878.02 is: 13,631.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.52 : 25,200.90 = 9,878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.52/25,200.90 = 9,878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.52x = 25,200.90 × 9,878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.52x = 248,934,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,934,818.82/18,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,631.66

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