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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.62, 25,206.45 and 9,881.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.62, 25,206.45 and 9,881.94 is: 13,637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.62 : 25,206.45 = 9,881.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.62/25,206.45 = 9,881.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.62x = 25,206.45 × 9,881.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.62x = 249,088,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,088,626.51/18,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.02

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