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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.72, 25,212.36 and 9,886.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.72, 25,212.36 and 9,886.22 is: 13,643.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.72 : 25,212.36 = 9,886.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.72/25,212.36 = 9,886.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.72x = 25,212.36 × 9,886.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.72x = 249,254,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,254,943.24/18,269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.06

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