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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.19, 25,210.10 and 9,884.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.19, 25,210.10 and 9,884.69 is: 13,640.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.19 : 25,210.10 = 9,884.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.19/25,210.10 = 9,884.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.19x = 25,210.10 × 9,884.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.19x = 249,194,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,194,023.37/18,268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640.87

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