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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.02, 25,202.97 and 9,879.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.02, 25,202.97 and 9,879.52 is: 13,633.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.02 : 25,202.97 = 9,879.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.02/25,202.97 = 9,879.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.02x = 25,202.97 × 9,879.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.02x = 248,993,070.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,993,070.76/18,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.73

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