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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.77, 25,204.01 and 9,880.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.77, 25,204.01 and 9,880.27 is: 13,634.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.77 : 25,204.01 = 9,880.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.77/25,204.01 = 9,880.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.77x = 25,204.01 × 9,880.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.77x = 249,022,423.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,022,423.88/18,263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,634.78

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