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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.82, 25,206.80 and 9,882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.82, 25,206.80 and 9,882.32 is: 13,637.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.82 : 25,206.80 = 9,882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.82/25,206.80 = 9,882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.82x = 25,206.80 × 9,882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.82x = 249,101,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,101,488.33/18,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.58

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