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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.48, 25,207.75 and 9,882.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.48, 25,207.75 and 9,882.98 is: 13,638.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.48 : 25,207.75 = 9,882.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.48/25,207.75 = 9,882.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.48x = 25,207.75 × 9,882.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.48x = 249,127,783.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,127,783.94/18,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,638.52

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