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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.51, 25,214.77 and 9,888.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.51, 25,214.77 and 9,888.01 is: 13,645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.51 : 25,214.77 = 9,888.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.51/25,214.77 = 9,888.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.51x = 25,214.77 × 9,888.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.51x = 249,323,897.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,323,897.91/18,271.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,645.50

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