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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.16, 25,212.84 and 9,886.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.16, 25,212.84 and 9,886.64 is: 13,643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.16 : 25,212.84 = 9,886.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.16/25,212.84 = 9,886.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.16x = 25,212.84 × 9,886.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.16x = 249,270,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,270,272.46/18,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.57

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