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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.82, 25,212.33 and 9,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.82, 25,212.33 and 9,886.32 is: 13,643.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.82 : 25,212.33 = 9,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.82/25,212.33 = 9,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.82x = 25,212.33 × 9,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.82x = 249,257,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,257,162.33/18,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.11

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