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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.64, 25,213.53 and 9,887.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.64, 25,213.53 and 9,887.14 is: 13,644.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.64 : 25,213.53 = 9,887.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.64/25,213.53 = 9,887.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.64x = 25,213.53 × 9,887.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.64x = 249,289,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,289,701.00/18,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,644.28

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