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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.06, 25,216.92 and 9,889.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.06, 25,216.92 and 9,889.56 is: 13,647.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.06 : 25,216.92 = 9,889.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.06/25,216.92 = 9,889.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.06x = 25,216.92 × 9,889.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.06x = 249,384,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,384,243.36/18,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.65

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