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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.36, 25,206.24 and 9,881.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.36, 25,206.24 and 9,881.86 is: 13,636.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.36 : 25,206.24 = 9,881.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.36/25,206.24 = 9,881.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.36x = 25,206.24 × 9,881.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.36x = 249,084,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,084,534.81/18,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.99

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