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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.53, 25,213.40 and 9,887.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.53, 25,213.40 and 9,887.03 is: 13,644.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.53 : 25,213.40 = 9,887.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.53/25,213.40 = 9,887.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.53x = 25,213.40 × 9,887.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.53x = 249,285,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,285,540.85/18,270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,644.14

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