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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.66, 25,201.08 and 9,878.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.66, 25,201.08 and 9,878.16 is: 13,631.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.66 : 25,201.08 = 9,878.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.66/25,201.08 = 9,878.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.66x = 25,201.08 × 9,878.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.66x = 248,940,300.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,940,300.41/18,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,631.85

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