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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.93, 25,212.52 and 9,886.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.93, 25,212.52 and 9,886.43 is: 13,643.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.93 : 25,212.52 = 9,886.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.93/25,212.52 = 9,886.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.93x = 25,212.52 × 9,886.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.93x = 249,261,762.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,261,762.97/18,269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.28

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