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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.26, 25,217.09 and 9,889.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.26, 25,217.09 and 9,889.76 is: 13,647.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.26 : 25,217.09 = 9,889.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.26/25,217.09 = 9,889.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.26x = 25,217.09 × 9,889.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.26x = 249,390,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,390,866.64/18,273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.86

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