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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.06, 25,212.78 and 9,886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.06, 25,212.78 and 9,886.56 is: 13,643.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.06 : 25,212.78 = 9,886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.06/25,212.78 = 9,886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.06x = 25,212.78 × 9,886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.06x = 249,267,662.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,267,662.24/18,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.51

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