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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.06, 25,207.17 and 9,882.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.06, 25,207.17 and 9,882.56 is: 13,637.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.06 : 25,207.17 = 9,882.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.06/25,207.17 = 9,882.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.06x = 25,207.17 × 9,882.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.06x = 249,111,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,111,395.91/18,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.94

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