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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.72, 25,216.50 and 9,889.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.72, 25,216.50 and 9,889.22 is: 13,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.72 : 25,216.50 = 9,889.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.72/25,216.50 = 9,889.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.72x = 25,216.50 × 9,889.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.72x = 249,371,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,371,516.13/18,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.20

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