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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.81, 25,213.70 and 9,887.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.81, 25,213.70 and 9,887.31 is: 13,644.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.81 : 25,213.70 = 9,887.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.81/25,213.70 = 9,887.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.81x = 25,213.70 × 9,887.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.81x = 249,295,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,295,618.71/18,270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,644.48

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