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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.80, 25,205.40 and 9,881.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.80, 25,205.40 and 9,881.30 is: 13,636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.80 : 25,205.40 = 9,881.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.80/25,205.40 = 9,881.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.80x = 25,205.40 × 9,881.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.80x = 249,062,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,062,119.02/18,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.18

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