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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.46, 25,217.34 and 9,889.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.46, 25,217.34 and 9,889.96 is: 13,648.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.46 : 25,217.34 = 9,889.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.46/25,217.34 = 9,889.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.46x = 25,217.34 × 9,889.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.46x = 249,398,483.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,398,483.91/18,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,648.13

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