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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.92, 25,216.58 and 9,889.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.92, 25,216.58 and 9,889.42 is: 13,647.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.92 : 25,216.58 = 9,889.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.92/25,216.58 = 9,889.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.92x = 25,216.58 × 9,889.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.92x = 249,377,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,377,350.58/18,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.37

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