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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.72, 25,213.74 and 9,887.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.72, 25,213.74 and 9,887.22 is: 13,644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.72 : 25,213.74 = 9,887.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.72/25,213.74 = 9,887.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.72x = 25,213.74 × 9,887.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.72x = 249,293,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,293,794.40/18,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,644.44

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