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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.44, 25,207.68 and 9,882.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.44, 25,207.68 and 9,882.94 is: 13,638.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.44 : 25,207.68 = 9,882.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.44/25,207.68 = 9,882.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.44x = 25,207.68 × 9,882.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.44x = 249,125,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,125,963.02/18,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,638.45

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