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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.63, 25,212.15 and 9,886.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.63, 25,212.15 and 9,886.13 is: 13,642.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.63 : 25,212.15 = 9,886.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.63/25,212.15 = 9,886.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.63x = 25,212.15 × 9,886.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.63x = 249,250,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,250,466.42/18,269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.89

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