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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.51, 25,212.01 and 9,886.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.51, 25,212.01 and 9,886.01 is: 13,642.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.51 : 25,212.01 = 9,886.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.51/25,212.01 = 9,886.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.51x = 25,212.01 × 9,886.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.51x = 249,246,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,246,182.98/18,269.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.74

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