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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.54, 25,205.05 and 9,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.54, 25,205.05 and 9,881.04 is: 13,635.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.54 : 25,205.05 = 9,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.54/25,205.05 = 9,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.54x = 25,205.05 × 9,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.54x = 249,052,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,052,107.25/18,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,635.83

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