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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.81, 25,208.20 and 9,883.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.81, 25,208.20 and 9,883.31 is: 13,638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.81 : 25,208.20 = 9,883.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.81/25,208.20 = 9,883.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.81x = 25,208.20 × 9,883.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.81x = 249,140,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,140,530.52/18,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,638.97

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