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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.36, 25,203.48 and 9,879.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.36, 25,203.48 and 9,879.86 is: 13,634.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.36 : 25,203.48 = 9,879.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.36/25,203.48 = 9,879.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.36x = 25,203.48 × 9,879.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.36x = 249,006,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,006,853.91/18,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,634.23

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