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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.10, 25,218.35 and 9,890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.10, 25,218.35 and 9,890.60 is: 13,649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.10 : 25,218.35 = 9,890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.10/25,218.35 = 9,890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.10x = 25,218.35 × 9,890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.10x = 249,424,612.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,424,612.51/18,274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,649.08

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