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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.32, 25,214.41 and 9,887.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.32, 25,214.41 and 9,887.82 is: 13,645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.32 : 25,214.41 = 9,887.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.32/25,214.41 = 9,887.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.32x = 25,214.41 × 9,887.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.32x = 249,315,522.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,315,522.77/18,271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,645.18

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