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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.76, 25,216.44 and 9,889.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.76, 25,216.44 and 9,889.26 is: 13,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.76 : 25,216.44 = 9,889.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.76/25,216.44 = 9,889.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.76x = 25,216.44 × 9,889.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.76x = 249,371,931.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,371,931.43/18,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.20

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