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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,267.78, 25,209.54 and 9,884.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,267.78, 25,209.54 and 9,884.28 is: 13,640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,267.78 : 25,209.54 = 9,884.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,267.78/25,209.54 = 9,884.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,267.78x = 25,209.54 × 9,884.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,267.78x = 249,178,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,178,152.03/18,267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640.31

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