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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.37, 25,211.76 and 9,885.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.37, 25,211.76 and 9,885.87 is: 13,642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.37 : 25,211.76 = 9,885.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.37/25,211.76 = 9,885.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.37x = 25,211.76 × 9,885.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.37x = 249,240,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,240,181.83/18,269.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.52

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