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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.66, 25,206.60 and 9,882.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.66, 25,206.60 and 9,882.16 is: 13,637.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.66 : 25,206.60 = 9,882.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.66/25,206.60 = 9,882.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.66x = 25,206.60 × 9,882.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.66x = 249,095,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,095,654.26/18,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.37

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