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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.63, 25,210.73 and 9,885.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.63, 25,210.73 and 9,885.13 is: 13,641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.63 : 25,210.73 = 9,885.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.63/25,210.73 = 9,885.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.63x = 25,210.73 × 9,885.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.63x = 249,211,167.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,211,167.97/18,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,641.48

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