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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.65, 25,216.34 and 9,889.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.65, 25,216.34 and 9,889.15 is: 13,647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.65 : 25,216.34 = 9,889.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.65/25,216.34 = 9,889.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.65x = 25,216.34 × 9,889.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.65x = 249,368,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,368,168.71/18,272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.07

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