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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.27, 25,218.51 and 9,890.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.27, 25,218.51 and 9,890.77 is: 13,649.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.27 : 25,218.51 = 9,890.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.27/25,218.51 = 9,890.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.27x = 25,218.51 × 9,890.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.27x = 249,430,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,430,482.15/18,274.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,649.27

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