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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.10, 25,216.97 and 9,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.10, 25,216.97 and 9,889.60 is: 13,647.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.10 : 25,216.97 = 9,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.10/25,216.97 = 9,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.10x = 25,216.97 × 9,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.10x = 249,385,746.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,385,746.51/18,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.70

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