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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.04, 25,212.66 and 9,886.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.04, 25,212.66 and 9,886.52 is: 13,643.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.04 : 25,212.66 = 9,886.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.04/25,212.66 = 9,886.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.04x = 25,212.66 × 9,886.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.04x = 249,265,467.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,265,467.34/18,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.40

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