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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.63, 25,207.97 and 9,883.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.63, 25,207.97 and 9,883.13 is: 13,638.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.63 : 25,207.97 = 9,883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.63/25,207.97 = 9,883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.63x = 25,207.97 × 9,883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.63x = 249,133,469.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,133,469.09/18,266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,638.72

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