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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.46, 25,207.74 and 9,882.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.46, 25,207.74 and 9,882.96 is: 13,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.46 : 25,207.74 = 9,882.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.46/25,207.74 = 9,882.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.46x = 25,207.74 × 9,882.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.46x = 249,127,086.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,127,086.11/18,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,638.50

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