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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.40, 25,214.58 and 9,887.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.40, 25,214.58 and 9,887.90 is: 13,645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.40 : 25,214.58 = 9,887.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.40/25,214.58 = 9,887.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.40x = 25,214.58 × 9,887.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.40x = 249,319,119.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,319,119.51/18,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,645.32

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