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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,267.81, 25,209.58 and 9,884.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,267.81, 25,209.58 and 9,884.31 is: 13,640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,267.81 : 25,209.58 = 9,884.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,267.81/25,209.58 = 9,884.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,267.81x = 25,209.58 × 9,884.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,267.81x = 249,179,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,179,303.69/18,267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640.35

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