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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.94, 25,206.86 and 9,882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.94, 25,206.86 and 9,882.44 is: 13,637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.94 : 25,206.86 = 9,882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.94/25,206.86 = 9,882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.94x = 25,206.86 × 9,882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.94x = 249,105,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,105,281.54/18,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.69

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