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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.23, 25,210.12 and 9,884.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.23, 25,210.12 and 9,884.73 is: 13,640.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.23 : 25,210.12 = 9,884.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.23/25,210.12 = 9,884.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.23x = 25,210.12 × 9,884.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.23x = 249,195,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,195,229.47/18,268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640.91

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