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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.04, 25,207.20 and 9,882.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.04, 25,207.20 and 9,882.54 is: 13,637.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.04 : 25,207.20 = 9,882.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.04/25,207.20 = 9,882.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.04x = 25,207.20 × 9,882.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.04x = 249,111,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,111,162.29/18,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.94

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