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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.28, 25,201.94 and 9,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.28, 25,201.94 and 9,878.76 is: 13,632.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.28 : 25,201.94 = 9,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.28/25,201.94 = 9,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.28x = 25,201.94 × 9,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.28x = 248,963,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,963,916.79/18,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.69

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