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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.12, 25,207.14 and 9,882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.12, 25,207.14 and 9,882.44 is: 13,637.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.12 : 25,207.14 = 9,882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.12/25,207.14 = 9,882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.12x = 25,207.14 × 9,882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.12x = 249,108,048.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,108,048.62/18,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.71

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