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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.62, 25,207.83 and 9,882.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.62, 25,207.83 and 9,882.94 is: 13,638.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.62 : 25,207.83 = 9,882.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.62/25,207.83 = 9,882.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.62x = 25,207.83 × 9,882.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.62x = 249,127,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,127,471.42/18,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,638.40

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