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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.50, 25,205.19 and 9,881.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.50, 25,205.19 and 9,881.18 is: 13,636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.50 : 25,205.19 = 9,881.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.50/25,205.19 = 9,881.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.50x = 25,205.19 × 9,881.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.50x = 249,057,019.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,057,019.32/18,264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.13

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