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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.04, 25,202.98 and 9,879.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.04, 25,202.98 and 9,879.54 is: 13,633.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.04 : 25,202.98 = 9,879.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.04/25,202.98 = 9,879.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.04x = 25,202.98 × 9,879.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.04x = 248,993,849.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,993,849.03/18,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.76

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