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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.41, 25,216.07 and 9,888.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.41, 25,216.07 and 9,888.91 is: 13,646.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.41 : 25,216.07 = 9,888.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.41/25,216.07 = 9,888.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.41x = 25,216.07 × 9,888.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.41x = 249,359,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,359,446.78/18,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,646.77

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