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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.96, 25,218.03 and 9,890.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.96, 25,218.03 and 9,890.46 is: 13,648.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.96 : 25,218.03 = 9,890.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.96/25,218.03 = 9,890.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.96x = 25,218.03 × 9,890.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.96x = 249,417,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,417,916.99/18,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,648.82

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