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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.37, 25,217.24 and 9,889.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.37, 25,217.24 and 9,889.87 is: 13,648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.37 : 25,217.24 = 9,889.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.37/25,217.24 = 9,889.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.37x = 25,217.24 × 9,889.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.37x = 249,395,234.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,395,234.32/18,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,648.02

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