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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.92, 25,213.77 and 9,887.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.92, 25,213.77 and 9,887.42 is: 13,644.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.92 : 25,213.77 = 9,887.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.92/25,213.77 = 9,887.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.92x = 25,213.77 × 9,887.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.92x = 249,299,133.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,299,133.77/18,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,644.59

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