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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.10, 25,215.59 and 9,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.10, 25,215.59 and 9,888.60 is: 13,646.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.10 : 25,215.59 = 9,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.10/25,215.59 = 9,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.10x = 25,215.59 × 9,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.10x = 249,346,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,346,805.09/18,272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,646.31

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